| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (IE) Ireland |
| Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| 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 6a |
| Leaves: | Variegated |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Late fall or early winter: y fo ro iaetevemIss t smrylerbabeba eol Winter Year Round |
| Inflorescence Type: | Single |
| Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
| Uses: | Suitable for forage |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Birds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness: yenneiiaenmtrmesoqtib u,tii uagtrrdnvoogdtepsframiie sS r Stratify seeds Sow in situ Start indoors Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Thorned |
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