Hen and chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live-forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (JP) Japan |
Soil type: | Loamy / Medium Sandy / light |
Water: | Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Containers |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
Leaves: | Broadleaf |
Flowers: | Other |
Flower Time: | Spring Fall Late fall or early winter Other: eeaeblstfbyer bmsa soIoiev mry taolr e |
Inflorescence Type: | Cyme |
Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds Needs specific temperature: imsmeenp uvn brsin mtir,tidrit odefg r S nayatoos ieiteqaregu Can handle transplanting Other info |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Genetically Modified |
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