| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Country of Origin: | (CH) Switzerland |
| Soil type: | Well draining: l.aetrinlt hos dnna sl kusTpotd Jeurims ieled napwyr cke lo ioont edae leither esaiwrytwe.wh iu Loamy / Medium Sandy / light Other |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5a |
| Leaves: | Other |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring: t l yemtrs o abbeelrf aerssievo ayIebom Late summer or early fall |
| Inflorescence Type: | Spike |
| Suitable Locations: | Terrariums |
| Uses: | Water gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Scarify seeds Needs specific temperature Suitable for wintersowing |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets |
| Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
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