| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-Forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (CH) Switzerland |
| Soil type: | Dry Loamy / Medium Sandy / light |
| Water: | Very low Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Containers Edging |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
| Toxicity: | Low risk Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4a |
| Leaves: | Good fall color |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Bi-Color |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Spring Late fall or early winter: ao bsbtelo sbioe y ea rmrv fImletyr esae |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cluster |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Topiary |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Powdery Mildew Deer Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Self fertile: g isiieureie ieu yfevritnrmtdnsaom ,pgnrSattinbet asd mor qo Provide darkness Scarify seeds Can handle transplanting |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Stolons and runners |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Preferred depth Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Endangered |
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