| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-Forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (NL) The Netherlands |
| Soil type: | Dry: eeto.n uay Jdew d n hi sll clui peeedwwokhnaso hatstiramwir.noiTl trinrasrelutt ol eesy kdee ip Loamy / Medium Other |
| Water: | Very low Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Edging Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
| Availability: | Easy to find |
| Toxicity: | Low risk None Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Fern |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Malodorous |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Summer Late fall or early winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cyathium |
| Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Suitable for miniature gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Suitable for wintersowing: iaedumemgvfS,eooiii it e rsmubat ynad onent gsq erripsttrrin Sow in situ Can handle transplanting Seeds are hydrophilic Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Genetically Modified |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
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