| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (NL) The Netherlands |
| Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Leaves: | Glaucous |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Late summer or early fall: rbem yfoIvs eseamaerybeooetls tiral b Winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Verticillaster |
| Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds Days to germinate Suitable for wintersowing Seeds are hydrophilic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Preferred depth |
| Miscellaneous: | Thorned |
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