| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (IE) Ireland |
| Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
| Leaves: | Good fall color |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late fall or early winter Other: t yib e aotyeIreoe e rllsavsrfambes omb |
| Inflorescence Type: | Thyrse |
| Suitable Locations: | Topiary |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
| Resistances: | Gophers/Voles |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Scarify seeds Needs specific temperature Days to germinate: e ,etedenirg m tnueinrovi idsso eyirsmpt bgtirfauiatS amq nro Sow in situ |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Corms |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Preferred depth |
| Miscellaneous: | Endangered |
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