| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (NL) The Netherlands |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining Loamy / Medium Sandy / light |
| Water: | Very low Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Edging Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Malodorous |
| Flower Time: | Spring: bymteoe estbl ri rsasl yb veoroefam aIe Summer Fall Winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cyme |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Salad greens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Provide darkness Depth to plant seed Can handle transplanting |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Preferred depth Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
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