Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (MK) Macedonia |
Soil type: | Dry: osidwo a.tsd iysoJtwiTtc ntsaukl. i pllrre tkr nteoln ye owemeeuainiednhahhe iad respe e rl wlu Well draining Sandy / light |
Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Accent Other |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
Leaves: | Other |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Other: f e oysbr a bemysobela trsreaIveeitlom |
Inflorescence Type: | Compound Umbel |
Suitable Locations: | Terrariums |
Uses: | Cooked greens |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Powdery Mildew |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Sow in situ: ntadiqvarySetmngtiesmeiunoe eiif i rsdetbrs ,rogpanmi rtu o Start indoors Other info |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
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