| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (ES) Spain |
| Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
| Leaves: | Malodorous |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late fall or early winter Year Round: ser tloevs lemeyiaas ebobIoer bmy rfat Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Spike |
| Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Salad greens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Powdery Mildew |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Scarify seeds Sow in situ Other info: tasn frimueiSgri ,rtee anm etoubos etipegq aysidvntimndir or |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
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