| Houseleek | |
| Hen and Chicks |
| Country of Origin: | (DE) Germany |
| Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10a |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer: lms yobmeaoiao vl rytere abebs te rsIef Summer Fall Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Spike |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Dried Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds Days to germinate Sow in situ Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Other |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights |
| Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
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