| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-Forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (MK) Macedonia |
| Soil type: | Well draining Other |
| Foliage: | Holds Color: pprpubelaiah &gecDl si .wc kaler tepd e lrdrvneeek |
| Water: | Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
| Availability: | Easy to find |
| Toxicity: | Low risk None Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
| Leaves: | Needled |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Winter Year Round |
| Inflorescence Type: | Raceme |
| Suitable Locations: | Beach Front Houseplant |
| Uses: | Suitable for miniature gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Self fertile Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Preferred depth Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
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