| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-Forever |
| Country of Origin: | (CA) Canada |
| Size: | Medium 2 1/2" to 4" |
| Soil type: | Well draining Loamy / Medium Sandy / light Other: hta u syh.lh iosTd eunini cerwsrrtip ae rnoeio dlpdee.tilwanosed osly re aw llem twte a ni etJkku |
| Water: | Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Edging |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
| Toxicity: | None Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Time: | Spring Summer: e ms ao sbmvbiyroeeel e yb rflsetot aaIr Late summer or early fall Year Round |
| Inflorescence Type: | Thyrse |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Topiary |
| Uses: | Water gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
| Resistances: | Squirrels |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Stratify seeds: m gdetieiansmnereru,riv iteat t sreotnmbf aiSi gq siprondo yu Needs specific temperature Suitable for wintersowing Seeds are hydrophilic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Other |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
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