| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (RU) Russia |
| Size: | Medium 2 1/2" to 4": 1moeatp yb3/mre2 U,"o |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining Loamy / Medium Other: hsa slkoee ir ehilsTata i lnrke ryr nhdenncwiarip eyoe um p ntioetddlude.ta. Jletsliwo twoesuw |
| Foliage: | Green Terracotta: kgug pb erdpdanetbripkdeecna. ee d ieaD slntryaouvnd |
| Water: | Average |
| Uses: | Accent Edging |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4a |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer: vymre am sy lrstbioa loreIfebbso eae t e Year Round Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Catkin |
| Suitable Locations: | Terrariums Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Dye production |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Provide darkness Suitable for wintersowing Can handle transplanting: emtunavnr tiS dmuiy nsmts eaoetbdae, ieeiiiogrprfr tsrnq gio Seeds are hydrophilic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Layering |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable for hanging baskets Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
| Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
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