| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-Forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (GR) Greece |
| Size: | Extra Large 10" |
| Soil type: | Dry Sandy / light Other |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
| Toxicity: | None Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
| Leaves: | Glaucous |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Time: | Late fall or early winter Winter Year Round |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cluster |
| Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Dye production |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Tolerates foot traffic |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds Depth to plant seed: tq tgmmg utinarriestyroefauitneorsbie domsi,in Sdnvaep ier Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Seeds are hydrophilic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Layering |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
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