| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (GR) Greece |
| Size: | Extra Large 10" |
| Soil type: | Well draining: rah eeeJ iTencoedw kr.rlyntaep.rltusi uem oieat hiwahdlslrpkysoenlds ta indoiet s wt wi uno le Loamy / Medium Sandy / light Other |
| Foliage: | Pink |
| Water: | Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Edging Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Wet Mesic Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 2 |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Flower Time: | Late fall or early winter Year Round Other: eerl rbofbissesemve tI a yao tya brloem |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cyathium |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Cooked greens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds Sow in situ: ib numdrof,i e g e eitrrtteiimosrynr vneagqSaumesnsip dtitoa Start indoors Other info |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Pollinators: | Hoverflies |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Prefers to be under-potted Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights |
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