| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (NL) The Netherlands |
| Awards: | GdS Semps of the Year |
| Size: | Large - 4" to 9": ecor b3sm omy.r,"aesa |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining: hn ltr eliokri l enltwsshseerndrJi.ilne td m.acrsalw ta atkou po e ei uwoy spo da tehedT ueiyneiw Loamy / Medium Other |
| Foliage: | Green: pved eltuisarenpet L |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
| Availability: | Other |
| Toxicity: | Low risk None Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| 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 6a |
| Leaves: | Glaucous |
| Flowers: | Fragrant |
| Flower Time: | Summer Year Round: eaosyIsa e sbm vtrreo ort mf ilbyae elbe Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Plume |
| Suitable Locations: | Beach Front Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
| Uses: | Vegetable |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Pollution |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Depth to plant seed Suitable for wintersowing Can handle transplanting: iory, oe sqeienbg rtasi emttieinmidumSvstean udtnrprr fioa g Seeds are hydrophilic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
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