Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (BE) Belgium |
Awards: | AM* - Award of Merit |
Soil type: | Well draining Sandy / light: ylrdthJta r olohyp uolhe dusp sidtano eins ielica tnio ad wwe saee elsr weern tte.iTin m eulkrw.k Other |
Water: | Very low Average |
Uses: | Edging |
Pests and Diseases: | Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Time: | Spring Summer Winter: afo eyi sbesrItmy all retomeaoer b bvse Year Round |
Inflorescence Type: | Plume |
Suitable Locations: | Topiary |
Uses: | Water gardens |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Squirrels |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Scarify seeds Sow in situ: b mi tn seneimuruo ardes igdrtoSi i,eastepfomiig naeqvnrttry Seeds are hydrophilic Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Endangered |
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