| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-Forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (AT) Austria |
| Soil type: | Well draining Loamy / Medium Sandy / light Other |
| Foliage: | Holds Color: adaer ltn.ka eadewsgoocvrianBlne.n s Lrcnpt |
| Water: | Very low Average |
| Uses: | Accent Containers |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
| Availability: | Hard to find |
| Toxicity: | Low risk |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4a |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Malodorous |
| Flower Time: | Fall Winter Other: eIytrsaeblsifereolybavm mtar soeeo b |
| Inflorescence Type: | Thyrse |
| Suitable Locations: | Terrariums Bog gardening |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Resistances: | Tolerates dry shade |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds: asuin i dr enrtp t,osSyiirmdmo qegbvtftse ega ueiaimrntneiro Suitable for wintersowing Seeds are hydrophilic Other info |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights |
| Posted by picklepuff (Denver, Colorado - Zone 5b) on Apr 20, 2013 2:36 AM wo y Sgroso rsuiuurlue ,Nts lntfiiauueeeB kuc lhiclVar.nNyro ll .:lneorpHy [ Reply to this comment | |
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