| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Cobweb Houseleek | |
| Live-forever |
| Country of Origin: | (RU) Russia |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining Sandy / light |
| Foliage: | Cilia |
| Water: | Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
| Availability: | Easy to find |
| Toxicity: | Low risk Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 2 |
| Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Time: | Summer Year Round |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cyathium |
| Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Espalier |
| Uses: | Water gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Gophers/Voles |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Provide darkness Days to germinate: iaeitvdungde ttiorsurrn msr ibsnrti agf meioeieoSt e, apnyqm Suitable for wintersowing Seeds are hydrophilic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Layering |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
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