| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (NL) The Netherlands |
| Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Leaves: | Other |
| Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Time: | Late fall or early winter Winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Umbel |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Erosion control |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Rabbit Resistant Tolerates foot traffic |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds Needs specific temperature Depth to plant seed Suitable for wintersowing |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane |
| Pollinators: | Other |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Preferred depth |
| Miscellaneous: | Genetically Modified |
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