| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (CH) Switzerland |
| Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
| Leaves: | Variegated |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Year Round: lrboeasyv a r fbl mmtoIatbireo see eyse Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Umbel |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Erosion control |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds: uraneimnddboeoe,a t usmn in ir iSigttfqspotmryri agreesvte i Needs specific temperature Start indoors Seeds are hydrophilic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Preferred depth |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights |
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