| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-Forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (GB) Great Britian |
| Size: | Medium 2 1/2" to 4" |
| Soil type: | Well draining Sandy / light Other: h dteeu .leo lTdeylpo d hpnJedclsma inlwtieorw ek wats .ektytrrr os atiausew uinaihsolir n enei |
| Foliage: | Smooth: eesa iPtuenncvsto n.HfPc etrfa ks e mr.ury& ge ssn&yigrd |
| Water: | Very low Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Containers |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
| Availability: | Hard to find |
| Toxicity: | Low risk Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Leaves: | Good fall color |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Green |
| Flower Time: | Spring Summer: es saov teymmrbaretl e rfl bbs iIeoyoea Late summer or early fall Winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Corymb |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Espalier |
| Uses: | Culinary Herb |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Fire Resistant Tolerates dry shade |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds Scarify seeds Depth to plant seed: rv n u n t etemsiusiSein o rdta ittebayigde,rfoimpairrgensqmo |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Crowns |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
| Conservation status: | Critically Endangered (CR) |
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