| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (BG) Bulgaria |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining Sandy / light Other |
| Water: | Very low Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Containers |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
| Plant Habit: | Fern |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
| Leaves: | Good fall color |
| Flowers: | Fragrant |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Late spring or early summer Late fall or early winter Winter: t sbr yslIme yrivsoata eeoeb r eo lafemb |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cyathium |
| Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Culinary Herb |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Scarify seeds Days to germinate Depth to plant seed Suitable for wintersowing: igyiotrooeissniqme seraundd rttpbimimntg v ir u antreSe ,efa |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Preferred depth |
| Miscellaneous: | Genetically Modified |
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