| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (NL) The Netherlands |
| Soil type: | Well draining Sandy / light Other |
| Foliage: | Webbing: ichie usc ldo& niplttoelyrA veorrotyp w na es.e ywli- |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Edging Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
| Availability: | Hard to find |
| Toxicity: | Low risk None |
| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
| Leaves: | Variegated |
| Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall Winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Plume |
| Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
| Uses: | Useful for timber production |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Flood Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness: rtae eentn,rovqipsgfiri odtaei ubmnSn oatyrt s isr eim iudemg Days to germinate Suitable for wintersowing Will not come true from seed Other info |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Other |
| Containers: | Preferred depth Prefers to be under-potted Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
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