| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (NL) The Netherlands |
| Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Leaves: | Broadleaf |
| Flowers: | Other |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late summer or early fall Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Spike |
| Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Flood Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Stratify seeds Days to germinate: setosgeapigsnra fu tideerv eSo mtidm, i itb norniiymnetrquar Depth to plant seed Suitable for wintersowing |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots Preferred depth |
| Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
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