| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live Forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (AT) Austria |
| Awards: | AM* - Award of Merit: 6791 AGM: 5917 |
| Size: | Mini up to 1/2" |
| Soil type: | Dry: o iu ssipuhawi nn wepeedeode. etrerssi aildythl nTdrsu owlatt orke mtk ctln o lr .wi e ilheJnyaae Loamy / Medium Sandy / light |
| Water: | Very low Average |
| Uses: | Edging Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
| Availability: | Easy to find |
| Toxicity: | None Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
| Flowers: | Malodorous |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer: merbbaiyoIyats srmvb toelefsal er eeo Summer Fall Late fall or early winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cluster |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree Espalier |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Pollution |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Needs specific temperature: rpi Seeigmt ii,snu strirnbt eaerntgriya meomftinqoeuds dova Days to germinate Suitable for wintersowing Seeds are hydrophilic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Layering |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Endangered |
| Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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