Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live Forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (GB) Great Britian |
Size: | Mini up to 1/2" |
Soil type: | Dry: one iwsspye .aiTpalindirl. t sdenylre rt okoe u Jshse tkh anewr twhliwou amdu ai no trcleedeli e t Well draining Other |
Water: | Very low Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Accent Edging |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
Availability: | Easy to find |
Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
Leaves: | Broadleaf |
Flowers: | Malodorous |
Flower Time: | Spring: o flm aiservoteaabroI ee e sbtyesbyr lm Summer Late summer or early fall Late fall or early winter |
Inflorescence Type: | Cyme |
Suitable Locations: | Terrariums |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies |
Resistances: | Fire Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Needs specific temperature Days to germinate Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ: tSdtardiiveo aeems e pnisnnt r i ,igqtgemtioaruirefnubs ormy |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights |
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