| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6a |
| Leaves: | Malodorous |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Late summer or early fall Late fall or early winter Other: yelsootaayIbeil terbombsfra emrv se e |
| Inflorescence Type: | Compound Umbel |
| Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Cooked greens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Provide darkness Scarify seeds Seeds are hydrophilic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Layering |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
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