| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-Forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (CZ) Czech Republic |
| Size: | Extra Large 10" |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining: ed uneoptlitwh.rTato syuhecmrwdolnloatie t ek enlw paiddsa ssrkiynr er ieweu in ihae eol.ltJ s Loamy / Medium Sandy / light |
| Foliage: | Holds Color: yregPnek. f sns itT fzpr rtki wn ounhretalhunau iirii irypne liift nln..sciizlessnVo |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Containers Edging |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
| Availability: | Hard to find |
| Toxicity: | Low risk Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
| Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Late spring or early summer Late summer or early fall |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cyathium |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Espalier |
| Uses: | Cooked greens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Birds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds Depth to plant seed: isiy ageomrqvmdenndbafro ntein ortrS tassirtet,epiue iigum Start indoors Other info |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
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