| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (FR) France |
| Size: | Small 1/2" to 2 1/2" Large - 4" to 9": 2r".s eo,a ormscor |
| Soil type: | Well draining Loamy / Medium Sandy / light |
| Water: | Very low Average |
| Uses: | Accent Edging |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
| Availability: | Hard to find |
| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Leaves: | Glaucous |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Spring: sby vsi tysoe laort mfrelerIee aboba me Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Inflorescence Type: | Spike |
| Suitable Locations: | Street Tree |
| Uses: | Suitable for miniature gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light: sew . sr aasl.sgrrtntie mis ienrteyoBusctt midesocbnupeleligepssgv evoraunnoiienS m Self fertile Provide darkness Can handle transplanting Seeds are hydrophilic: eqnt gsts ana sumnvmoreSopeunro,ird meei agi iyedtirt bfiirt |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable for hanging baskets Preferred depth |
| Miscellaneous: | Carnivorous |
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