| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-Forever |
| Size: | Other |
| Soil type: | Dry: ulu uniytw wr.drmp rioates ha eitlJ l eaoeh.y ned tep ewt rskecarisn l inhkdnToiiwdet eeoals o sl Well draining Sandy / light Other |
| Foliage: | Watermarks |
| Water: | Very low Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Containers Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen Spring ephemeral |
| Flowers: | Malodorous |
| Flower Time: | Summer: e lsbaovyittfayeo e sa rbIrreosbe lemm Late summer or early fall Winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cluster |
| Suitable Locations: | Beach Front Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
| Uses: | Salad greens Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Gophers/Voles |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting: rbog siuet neiesn e frprSdoitaad, qettnumgomryavntse iiir im |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Bulbs |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Preferred depth |
| Miscellaneous: | Carnivorous |
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