| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live Forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (UK) United Kingdom |
| Size: | Small 1/2" to 2 1/2": r aat6ry"gel"tnv e4oe ,gC |
| Soil type: | Well draining Sandy / light: slTytcnirkeettl meeJwyeu wsoseieirh.wphar od t a w a uiehaesl eir luatdddlnp .e inni o ontolrks Other |
| Foliage: | Red: srdgyg,ra eele eenr.renlvaaeyL alve/ |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Containers |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
| Availability: | Easy to find |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 3 |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen Malodorous |
| Flowers: | Malodorous |
| Flower Time: | Spring: oa vtreireya llmerbIsbt smaeeyb oef o s Late summer or early fall Fall Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Spike |
| Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Water gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Powdery Mildew |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds Needs specific temperature Suitable for wintersowing: fgtsea tip eneiriemdinnioos,q ri t uarmytg vuSredemait bsnro Seeds are hydrophilic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Other |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Thorned |
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