| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live Forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (CH) Switzerland |
| Size: | Small 1/2" to 2 1/2" |
| Soil type: | Well draining Other |
| Foliage: | Cilia |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Edging Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
| Availability: | Hard to find |
| Toxicity: | None |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10a |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer: ateboisaes emtm yIlblyooravfe es r re b Late fall or early winter Year Round |
| Inflorescence Type: | Raceme |
| Suitable Locations: | Terrariums Topiary |
| Uses: | Dried Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds: te regmqifrrdyiaip,nvsotaeentriibmeue n srnm to ots gui daiS Needs specific temperature Will not come true from seed Other info |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Prefers to be under-potted Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights |
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| S. 'Ann-Christy' by valleylynn | Jan 3, 2012 11:12 PM | 0 |
| Ann Christy in hanging basket by CDsSister | Sep 2, 2013 10:06 AM | 5 |
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