| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (NL) The Netherlands |
| Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 3 |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late fall or early winter Winter Year Round: s o rlrilseeem sbbyofIeeotaba e aymvrt |
| Inflorescence Type: | Spike |
| Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds Depth to plant seed: n etierinog nev tnreritmqsa aumStrbdie aiir,di oesumgytos pf Suitable for wintersowing Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Other |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
« Add a new plant to the database
» Search the Sempervivum Database: by characteristics or by cultivar name
« See the general plant entry for Sempervivum
