Common names:
Hen and Chicks
Houseleek

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 5a
Leaves: Good fall color
Flowers: Blooms on old wood
Flower Time: Spring
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Other
Inflorescence Type: Thyrse
Suitable Locations: Beach Front
Uses: Dye production
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Butterflies
Resistances: Flood Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide darkness
Depth to plant seed
Sow in situ
Can handle transplanting
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Tip
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Prefers to be under-potted
Not suitable for containers
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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