| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-Forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (CH) Switzerland |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining Other |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Edging |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
| Toxicity: | None Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6a |
| Leaves: | Good fall color |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Time: | Spring Summer: y rfloiIameleev tbseyo e ar obastr ebsm Late summer or early fall |
| Inflorescence Type: | Spadix |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Water gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Tolerates foot traffic |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Provide darkness Stratify seeds Days to germinate Other info: biunsremepg tanSit,tunio eia igrrst fesir amtiyeqoedrdnmov |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
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