| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-Forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (CH) Switzerland |
| Size: | Other |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining Loamy / Medium Sandy / light Other: se rtolde hcl lsky uedJrmloh taseeneuh d Te ranitdr teni u . weeitpoaliasoielrw ntwpi a in s.wyok |
| Foliage: | Silver/Grey: . iwnoeefofne uosBya hgtewcreecBeti.ll iryuho-rt tt uv,eera i tri alsdrl Smooth Watermarks |
| Water: | Very low Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
| Toxicity: | None Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Mauve |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late fall or early winter Winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cluster |
| Suitable Locations: | Beach Front Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Erosion control |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Tolerates foot traffic |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Stratify seeds Start indoors Other info: t t rrasmuviio ueroq Sitbnemirsamten iynts,r nadep gioiedegf |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights |
« Add a new plant to the database
» Search the Sempervivum Database: by characteristics or by cultivar name
« See the general plant entry for Sempervivum
