| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (DK) Denmark |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining Sandy / light Other |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Edging |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
| Availability: | Easy to find |
| Toxicity: | Low risk Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Fern |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10a |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Late fall or early winter Winter Year Round: m esobbeaeefis aol eretmrytoa sb yrvlI |
| Inflorescence Type: | Verticillaster |
| Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Dried Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Pollution |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light: medrietof iSsruaitq nydauigrnetoesmi eavopmrsrinbn, tiet g Stratify seeds Days to germinate Sow in situ Seeds are hydrophilic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
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