| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (MK) Macedonia |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining: Jotimpdetc nwen s lskule lw s.eaotolriaywsuahenoiT lnhtail rnpee err id.oywehsa di teet kiur d Other |
| Water: | Very low Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Containers Edging |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
| 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 4a |
| Leaves: | Malodorous |
| Flowers: | Fragrant |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Summer Winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Single |
| Suitable Locations: | Beach Front Espalier |
| Uses: | Water gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Gophers/Voles |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature Depth to plant seed: tg ieti ai, oi snrt rdygqoetmnraesdimueSuifeitarsbr m veonnp Sow in situ |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Crowns |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
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