| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (US) United States |
| Soil type: | Well draining Sandy / light Other |
| Foliage: | Silver/Grey Webbing: emWe nisrul auetral fremedpaeinl ptdse . poyeslr.bre ah oS Fuzzy: grrmdt hp dlrViae rprr tsie khwkgwtrean.iyni aeenap r uks Green: ry.o ehsf tet oMa Purple |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Containers Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5a |
| Leaves: | Broadleaf |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Late spring or early summer Fall: a s orym tl ier aeveob sflambbrs oteIyee |
| Inflorescence Type: | Plume |
| Suitable Locations: | Terrariums |
| Uses: | Useful for timber production |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Self fertile Scarify seeds Will not come true from seed: ntteesdid urtynSrngfea osmia,qtongim pmire ie resi robvui a t Other info |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
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