| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (AT) Austria |
| Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 3 |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Time: | Late fall or early winter: betoyartlesblsrei m ymefIrb e e sooava Winter Year Round Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Thyrse |
| Suitable Locations: | Terrariums |
| Uses: | Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Flood Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds Depth to plant seed Seeds are hydrophilic Other info |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Thorned |
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