| Hen and Chicks | |
| Hens and chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (BG) Bulgaria |
| Soil type: | Well draining Loamy / Medium: lJTaaiewspha lhreoowe.nrese rd s owo ctl.wenes lruheudpyki ieaotrduta ey t itk li dnnilmsent i Sandy / light Other |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall: aytsr m essa fbooyabmtolre eilrbeevIe Year Round |
| Inflorescence Type: | Corymb |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Birds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: id omt regqmir nteSv ranrn ieadgtepf iira,ts mneoeutoyuibssi Depth to plant seed Sow in situ Start indoors Seeds are hydrophilic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Preferred depth |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
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