Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (NL) The Netherlands |
Soil type: | Well draining Loamy / Medium Other: o nhoidshetyT. ar a ueeiheop c ei s dtside n un ywukrt llp ntirldoesaokiaeJ imwlwlntewselae.rrt |
Water: | Very low Average |
Uses: | Edging Other |
Pests and Diseases: | Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b |
Leaves: | Good fall color |
Flowers: | Other |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Spring Late summer or early fall Year Round: eerie oatsymbv ybasaremlb ole rtfIose |
Inflorescence Type: | Cyathium |
Suitable Locations: | Street Tree |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature Days to germinate Can handle transplanting Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |
Miscellaneous: | Thorned |
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