| Hens and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (CH) Switzerland |
| Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b |
| Leaves: | Variegated |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Fall |
| Inflorescence Type: | Compound |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Dye production |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Provide darkness Scarify seeds Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
| Miscellaneous: | Thorned |
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