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| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | Other |
| Soil type: | Dry: o iaecaruetyrtwomuuptalsianitsrTkk ro .J dww ethdyol e lith e e.h lepdnidl rinlssan eeee wis no Well draining Sandy / light Other |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b |
| Leaves: | Variegated |
| Flowers: | Malodorous |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Late spring or early summer Late summer or early fall: iy brmoeIssyst leebot r a a vlfoeermaeb Winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Single |
| Suitable Locations: | Terrariums |
| Uses: | Vegetable |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Birds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds Needs specific temperature Days to germinate: tedi runvtae mmmbiuregoSfiti toiaiqtgre ss,pnryeend or an si Sow in situ Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots Preferred depth |
| Miscellaneous: | Thorned |
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