| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-Forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | Other |
| Size: | Large - 4" to 9": me or3ro" |
| Soil type: | Dry: r Ji lytsthu l mna pnlehdolna .die aetyaewhktiiTtree esis tnl dnc d iesuorw u peo.wil waeeook rsr Well draining Loamy / Medium Sandy / light |
| Foliage: | Smooth: ed&d Ate v fegast&ueu.es.p etlaNsg et -rderk. p-tliddppeFcerrabeenni |
| Water: | Very low Average |
| Uses: | Containers Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
| Toxicity: | Low risk None Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Fern |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Late summer or early fall: e raI ry beimsllasveo ebttr fbmsoy eaeo Late fall or early winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Umbel |
| Suitable Locations: | Terrariums Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Water gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Birds Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Self fertile: i,nr y biingo dqt einiraeunetaedfm teimrp sgsorriatmu ts vSeo Days to germinate Sow in situ Can handle transplanting |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Corms |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights |
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