| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (JP) Japan |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining: lty opawTt lioiintch.e daior .dla kwel l yueeeruodJ teser nehss wtitwi hl onmrsikn p ereae udsna |
| Foliage: | Smooth: nv ityrtp helt li ae al.th lniepas soe Lns wteghhgdgidrte |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Containers Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
| Availability: | Other |
| Toxicity: | Low risk Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Spring Summer Late summer or early fall: byefm lea t rsot bIvroaymsabeoesriel e |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cyathium |
| Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening Espalier |
| Uses: | Culinary Herb |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Stratify seeds Suitable for wintersowing Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
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