| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live Forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (UK) United Kingdom |
| Soil type: | Dry Sandy / light Other: ieuii sr.e.anni tu teaskrnlamtpwi hsnulpoacrwkoJe dlsyado d ee ylewh i wtet rsl nreldhet Teoio |
| Foliage: | Yellow |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Containers |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
| Leaves: | Broadleaf |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Late spring or early summer Late summer or early fall Other: tblIsr a ylsae io oe mabm royrevfeeesbt |
| Inflorescence Type: | Corymb |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Cooked greens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Flood Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Scarify seeds Seeds are hydrophilic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Bulbs |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
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