| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (RU) Russia |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining: dne setdslo.w nrlpeu ylllyewiaiaaknho ineket tw d eorhstnraiJ d .crhwe e i e s iao oitmTtpulse ru Sandy / light |
| Water: | Very low Average |
| Uses: | Edging |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
| Flowers: | Malodorous |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall: beroif lb tevIalmetbymsses eoraa roye Winter Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Catkin |
| Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
| Uses: | Culinary Herb |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness: o, asatyse ai ri umigrnpqtiftobion setteSrrm dnergeveiniud m Stratify seeds Days to germinate Depth to plant seed Other info |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Stolons and runners |
| Containers: | Preferred depth Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Endangered |
| Conservation status: | Extinct in the Wild (EW) |
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