| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Sempervivum li imb rsbiouo. psiu)moucssciilsi( | Accepted |
| Sempervivum ifr iia.ocibmilo uss | Synonym |
| Sempervivum iisoibr | Synonym |
| Sempervivum rvc oiuo ai.lirbmsiis | Synonym |
| Size: | Large - 4" to 9" |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining Loamy / Medium Sandy / light: tl l eoaoahnaedi weienreosul. l iohsske rttmwredce e . ypei uelo iTnnn d prtawkatusisw yidJ rhtl Other |
| Foliage: | Smooth: dvaraeilln sl lgwiaes s lo.seyeuehanati ag ivpr.tifpnqeerev n e nd eePch ohtrutUieghrl |
| Water: | Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
| Toxicity: | Low risk None Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6b |
| Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
| Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Color: | Brown |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer: aI l teso e syaibaem b vetoeemlsyrrorbf Summer Late summer or early fall Late fall or early winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Single |
| Suitable Locations: | Terrariums |
| Uses: | Shade Tree |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Flood Resistant Tolerates dry shade |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Self fertile Provide darkness: iittrg ,bgsr ntaeddmeeniosfivyuur emsSq itmnn rpiot aoeiare Stratify seeds: ctossoiar.up.rsBmarusnrei i tlvesl i bvdie Sogyi ntswacnesgm ep nntegesuitnemso eerl Depth to plant seed Sow in situ |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Layering |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable for hanging baskets Preferred depth |
| Miscellaneous: | Carnivorous |
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