Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | Other |
Soil type: | Dry: o tslmyae ieooghfenduhiite naiae .e .rh n iet ogd teyerernelggi wi o huhdhlnst nnedWeos enl et r tn rmntesdrott urswin vwa ohy gWt Well draining Loamy / Medium Other |
Foliage: | Terracotta |
Water: | Very low Average |
Uses: | Accent Edging Other: Roknaanlwi,lslt wggi lcs,.ser l vhawivli |
Pests and Diseases: | Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10a |
Leaves: | Glaucous |
Flowers: | Other |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring: s eysltraebyb b o raaeslreie mfooIvmet Spring Year Round Other |
Inflorescence Type: | Compound |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Guardian plant |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Pollution |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Stratify seeds Scarify seeds Suitable for wintersowing |
Propagation: Other methods: | Stolons and runners |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |
Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
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