| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (RU) Russia |
| Soil type: | Dry Loamy / Medium Sandy / light Other |
| Water: | Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Containers Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
| Flowers: | Other |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall: yt s eobbeesIamfroa ort ey embevrlisa l Late fall or early winter Year Round Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Panicle |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Powdery Mildew |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light: ndiiau, gia prtynism rioeSmmietfetrqrt ivtbeoaod ugr s nsn ee Provide darkness Can handle transplanting Seeds are hydrophilic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Preferred depth Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Carnivorous |
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