Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live Forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (UK) United Kingdom |
Soil type: | Dry Sandy / light Other: ieuii sr.e.anni tu teaskrnlamtpwi hsnulpoacrwkoJe dlsyado d ee ylewh i wtet rsl nreldhet Teoio |
Foliage: | Yellow |
Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Accent Containers |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
Leaves: | Broadleaf |
Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Late spring or early summer Late summer or early fall Other: tblIsr a ylsae io oe mabm royrevfeeesbt |
Inflorescence Type: | Corymb |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Cooked greens |
Wildlife Attractant: | Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Flood Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Scarify seeds Seeds are hydrophilic |
Propagation: Other methods: | Bulbs |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Prefers to be under-potted |
Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
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