| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (UK) United Kingdom |
| Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4a |
| Leaves: | Needled |
| Flowers: | Fragrant |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Late summer or early fall Winter Year Round: rfa oeatemtreiobesallss I vymb obeyer |
| Inflorescence Type: | Catkin |
| Suitable Locations: | Beach Front |
| Uses: | Cooked greens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Powdery Mildew |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds Suitable for wintersowing Can handle transplanting Seeds are hydrophilic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
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