| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (GB) Great Britian |
| Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
| Plant Habit: | Fern |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
| Leaves: | Needled |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall: by etl yre r oseea sr me baslootfvaemIib Fall Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Compound Umbel |
| Suitable Locations: | Topiary |
| Uses: | Dried Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Scarify seeds Depth to plant seed Start indoors |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Stolons and runners |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Genetically Modified |
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