| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-Forever |
| Country of Origin: | (EE) Estonia |
| Size: | Large - 4" to 9": e2yr.,e 1moam"/b1 |
| Soil type: | Dry Sandy / light Other: e lidw runhii ru .etdJawuiliT.rsl ea ane likc weaoethipeerwsonkottetld yayehd ssmnnort le sop |
| Foliage: | Silver/Grey: ev n.pm es olh.aenthiohtt .rs h ioig/eepecheSe senadnnaiednisimray kgtoLel tw tpmph sriuria rwidAWs Winter Color |
| Water: | Very low Average |
| Uses: | Containers Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
| Availability: | Other |
| Toxicity: | None Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6b |
| Leaves: | Broadleaf |
| Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring: rrobastv a sleltsio my rfeoeymba eI eeb Late spring or early summer Fall Winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cyme |
| Suitable Locations: | Street Tree |
| Uses: | Dye production Guardian plant Suitable for miniature gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Stratify seeds Scarify seeds: qgr sdmepy aa rei,otSfb iunitreonmni uemoge rsidetntisaitvr Needs specific temperature |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
| Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
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