| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (BG) Bulgaria |
| Size: | Mini up to 1/2" |
| Soil type: | Dry Loamy / Medium Sandy / light Other |
| Foliage: | Cilia: ersnrd iiahkeNocett tit.ohs l rfPlooa oeymc ne ts-nslhctrydtn wewiei.ei nao ssty olht seer |
| Water: | Very low Average |
| Uses: | Containers Edging |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
| Availability: | Hard to find |
| Toxicity: | None |
| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 3 |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Year Round Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cyathium |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Terrariums |
| Uses: | Salad greens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Fire Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Provide darkness Scarify seeds Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Prefers to be under-potted Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
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