| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (US) United States |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining Loamy / Medium |
| Water: | Very low |
| Uses: | Containers Edging |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
| Availability: | Hard to find |
| Toxicity: | Low risk None |
| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Malodorous |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring: mtavmabof eseybl reossia erbte rI eoy l Summer Fall Late fall or early winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cyme |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
| Uses: | Good as a cover crop |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Flood Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature Depth to plant seed Suitable for wintersowing: tigqofbmimoveirien td rtsu inettairim,asdnne ragoes reu p S y Sow in situ |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Layering |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable for hanging baskets |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
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