| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (UK) United Kingdom |
| Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4b |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
| Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring: sm eray iyrebeolbar elesI t omtfsvo eab Spring |
| Inflorescence Type: | Plume |
| Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
| Uses: | Guardian plant |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Birds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Stratify seeds Days to germinate Suitable for wintersowing: adsmmr oeStsre,yinpdte iamironnetnib sg urr itaoiviefquetg Start indoors |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Preferred depth |
| Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
|---|---|---|
| Sempervivum 'Cream Tea' by valleylynn | Oct 3, 2013 7:57 AM | 2 |
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