| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Country of Origin: | (MK) Macedonia |
| Size: | Large - 4" to 9" Extra Large 10" |
| Soil type: | Well draining Loamy / Medium |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Containers Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
| Availability: | Other |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6a |
| Leaves: | Broadleaf |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Spring Late summer or early fall Winter: ye efetaIs s blyalbsi o ebeorvom mrreta |
| Inflorescence Type: | Verticillaster |
| Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Rabbit Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds Needs specific temperature Days to germinate Will not come true from seed Other info: m r vesB nuasrlilSu suy igmctrees iersemnn cngnwarettssep d.ooeingesvtpiso o btl.iaie |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Preferred depth |
| Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
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