| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-Forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (CH) Switzerland |
| Soil type: | Well draining Sandy / light |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Edging |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 3 |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Malodorous |
| Flower Time: | Year Round Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cyathium |
| Suitable Locations: | Street Tree |
| Uses: | Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Fire Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds Depth to plant seed Can handle transplanting: ot rrmoq osaeSiitsntnu pnnarratdedrseii vfei,bg g emm eiy uit Seeds are hydrophilic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots Preferred depth |
| Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
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