| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Sempervivum | Accepted |
| Packardin | Synonym |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (ES) Spain |
| Awards: | GdS Semps of the Year: 7591 |
| Soil type: | Well draining Other |
| Water: | Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Edging |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
| Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Other: ooeeIrr ae mtrls ab ovfye yaetlb ei bsms |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cluster |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Flowering Tree |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Birds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Self fertile Sow in situ Start indoors Seeds are hydrophilic: qrtturm padami emerrsesi,t seiv gnngbuei fioanyoedioSttnri |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Other |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Thorned |
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