| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 3 |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Other |
| Flower Time: | Spring: lsee o fa osrtye eeayvblmmbb ira esoItr Fall Late fall or early winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Umbel |
| Suitable Locations: | Beach Front |
| Uses: | Cooked greens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Tolerates dry shade |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds Scarify seeds Needs specific temperature: dirientrvmame i te snimfurrbuqsSo y ettignodatpar,ose inie g Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Stolons and runners |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Preferred depth Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Endangered |
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