| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live Forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (FR) France |
| Soil type: | Well draining: ne tutorl.m aei e iealiuutsswnnkl iJae.dneot ke rew pdooliy sywhde cawdtsi s hTtlleirera hn por Loamy / Medium Sandy / light Other |
| Foliage: | Webbing Winter Color: rerdully lapoywrero,ekdoo.ha f.toPrtsSangry li nlalpv - sliegreecnean-ist |
| Water: | Very low Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
| Availability: | Hard to find |
| Toxicity: | Low risk None |
| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
| Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Late fall or early winter: ysom e e rmr bsfeairla vI ebsboltteaeoy Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Spadix |
| Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
| Uses: | Groundcover |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Powdery Mildew |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Depth to plant seed Can handle transplanting Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Preferred depth Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
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