| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (NL) The Netherlands |
| Soil type: | Dry Sandy / light Other |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Containers Edging |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
| Availability: | Hard to find |
| Toxicity: | Low risk |
| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Leaves: | Broadleaf |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late fall or early winter Year Round |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cyme |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree Houseplant |
| Uses: | Cooked greens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Gophers/Voles |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Stratify seeds Days to germinate Depth to plant seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Carnivorous |
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