| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live Forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (SK) Slovakia |
| Soil type: | Dry Sandy / light Other |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Containers |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
| Availability: | Other |
| Toxicity: | Low risk Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial or Dappled Shade Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Leaves: | Other |
| Flowers: | Fragrant |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Late fall or early winter Year Round |
| Inflorescence Type: | Corymb |
| Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Espalier |
| Uses: | Shade Tree |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Powdery Mildew |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature Suitable for wintersowing Start indoors: niirri a etanaovmfdedmu t siuigbsrr,mpiotseqoerttneig yS ne Seeds are hydrophilic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
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