| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-Forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (US) United States |
| Soil type: | Dry Loamy / Medium Sandy / light |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Containers |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
| Availability: | Easy to find Hard to find |
| Toxicity: | Low risk Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Fall: tm eabfersbi ey laItoerra lobey oem ssv |
| Inflorescence Type: | Compound Umbel |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree Topiary |
| Uses: | Salad greens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Birds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Needs specific temperature Days to germinate Sow in situ |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Layering |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
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