Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live Forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (BG) Bulgaria |
Size: | Extra Large 10" |
Soil type: | Dry: eniasl owat nwolreTe wtds ynttlem ll adwsi eekn ueude ih.r.sctilot eyuroiperh aJ rse iopknahid Well draining Loamy / Medium |
Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Containers Edging |
Pests and Diseases: | Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
Flowers: | Fragrant |
Flower Time: | Spring Fall Late fall or early winter Year Round: siereaayebetl l boa m Ivmootysrre s fbe |
Inflorescence Type: | Plume |
Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
Resistances: | Rabbit Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature Depth to plant seed: goeoot tninrteiumrrtgm, insetsbaa fdi i rmiqdrpaSeeu e snvyi Sow in situ Can handle transplanting Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Other |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Preferred depth Prefers to be under-potted |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
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