| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (RU) Russia |
| Soil type: | Loamy / Medium Sandy / light |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Containers |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
| Availability: | Hard to find |
| Toxicity: | Low risk Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Time: | Fall Late fall or early winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cyme |
| Suitable Locations: | Beach Front Street Tree |
| Uses: | Dried Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Gophers/Voles |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Start indoors Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Preferred depth Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Thorned |
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