| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (IT) Italy |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining Loamy / Medium: eu.nut erasrwiw nd ssclhe l rleitles ymereoiuneetlnJ wk idh op T pykelaadto.ariia es th odtwino Sandy / light |
| Water: | Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
| Toxicity: | None Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Leaves: | Malodorous |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall: tosbyvesla r aeelsebI ym toeorrme aibf Year Round Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cyathium |
| Suitable Locations: | Beach Front Terrariums |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds Sow in situ Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Preferred depth Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Carnivorous |
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