| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-Forever |
| Awards: | AM* - Award of Merit: 8200 |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining Loamy / Medium Other |
| Water: | Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Containers Edging |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 3 |
| Leaves: | Other |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Year Round |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cluster |
| Suitable Locations: | Terrariums |
| Uses: | Salad greens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Tolerates dry shade |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness: tsefgdr rietdoiantn rieroeeti ymeam qui aspvitgnuSrsomn,ib Stratify seeds Scarify seeds Sow in situ Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Bulbs |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
|---|---|---|
| Sempervivum calcareum f/Guillaumes by valleylynn | Jan 14, 2013 11:41 AM | 2 |
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