| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-Forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (GR) Greece |
| Size: | Small 1/2" to 2 1/2" |
| Soil type: | Dry: oJosl yisp eoi sw ultnn diatueiaen rr eten hhaaospydwc s l n.tol hieemderleiitdaeu wr.rkwt Tlke Well draining Sandy / light Other |
| Foliage: | Smooth: lietlc lod gwrdvch i nsRreehaelewroee. |
| Water: | Very low Average |
| Uses: | Accent Containers |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
| Toxicity: | None |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
| Leaves: | Variegated |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Time: | Spring Summer Fall Late fall or early winter: evammaeteo sfobIblsrt e rrlesabyye o i |
| Inflorescence Type: | Spike |
| Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Cooked greens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Birds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds: orqmnioeimn bgfdpuy rotisnirg aStt esitasaemen v,er retdiui Sow in situ Seeds are hydrophilic Will not come true from seed Other info |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Stolons and runners |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Prefers to be under-potted Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
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