| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (HU) Hungary |
| Soil type: | Dry Loamy / Medium Sandy / light Other: eTtodiide.lpassnir awroai wsyo elde trnwesnoauhkhe.i lt mr Je o dh klt ustwp eeeaieyrincnu ll t |
| Foliage: | Cilia Tufts Other |
| Water: | Very low Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Containers Edging |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
| Availability: | Easy to find |
| Toxicity: | Low risk None Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4b |
| Leaves: | Malodorous |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Summer Late summer or early fall Winter: eroeiabmt etIs elb rse fayosbvmor al ey |
| Inflorescence Type: | Umbel |
| Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Topiary |
| Uses: | Dried Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Fire Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Needs specific temperature Seeds are hydrophilic Other info |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Carnivorous |
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