| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live Forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (BG) Bulgaria |
| Size: | Mini up to 1/2" |
| Soil type: | Loamy / Medium: khkooictn u.dnee l wa ohe sldi ar pleo uuwri.dptn rasioe ayl asteenTrthnmrJiwdeiyet siee ltlsw Sandy / light Other |
| Foliage: | Red: feic iio nlgda negfi Purple Tan |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Containers Edging |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
| Availability: | Hard to find |
| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen Other |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Lavender |
| Flower Time: | Summer Winter Year Round: a at eosrefell biIsbrm bteyreoyaoe s v m |
| Inflorescence Type: | Catkin |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant |
| Uses: | Shade Tree Useful for timber production |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Squirrels |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Provide darkness Stratify seeds Scarify seeds Sow in situ: rmot yqtii msdmb praeeuroentS ss ig,iaatrne ifgnnu deeiv irot Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root Bulbs |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
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