| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (NL) The Netherlands |
| Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6b |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer: flrs al ryrbysI emeaebeoemibtteo aos v Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Inflorescence Type: | Compound Umbel |
| Suitable Locations: | Beach Front |
| Uses: | Groundcover |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Squirrels |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds: Sedqoo i trstoma enbvgrn pitg seueidryemiaisr ,fnnirutet mia Needs specific temperature Days to germinate Suitable for wintersowing Start indoors |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Stolons and runners |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
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