| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (CH) Switzerland |
| Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5a |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Fall: sbboye leiebf ler r os vteIaoemrasmtya Late fall or early winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Spadix |
| Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
| Uses: | Guardian plant |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Suitable for wintersowing Seeds are hydrophilic Other info |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots Preferred depth |
| Miscellaneous: | Carnivorous |
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