| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-Forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (BG) Bulgaria |
| Size: | Large - 4" to 9": 2r/" m .1e2 oor |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining Loamy / Medium Sandy / light: i rydm oonel iucaroa tnwi kJstaswd d oeler. epTlw rthn e huls pilkdtslroiniaaheuseteyneew e.it |
| Foliage: | Webbing: iN eer .parllueiip&leeclatci bl epdGa vn sk .eeepdcw |
| Water: | Very low Average |
| Uses: | Containers Edging |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
| Availability: | Hard to find |
| Toxicity: | Low risk Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5a |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
| Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Spring: bo l omsyae ieas asfreeeobtrly vtbIem r Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Spike |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Topiary |
| Uses: | Shade Tree |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Fire Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds: tiiaeen o,nptifeasyi mereSmnmutig oq trsr dvsgterii nuoabdr Scarify seeds Suitable for wintersowing Start indoors Other info |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Other |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Preferred depth Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
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