Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Soil type: | Dry Loamy / Medium Sandy / light: sialwlcl nThrkealoerratedpherio y.uwetu nnm oa nesJl r t ok dt seie .iut eptwiedna sihyiowelsd |
Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Accent Containers |
Pests and Diseases: | Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual Other |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 2 |
Leaves: | Broadleaf |
Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
Flower Color: | Multi-Color |
Flower Time: | Summer Fall Late fall or early winter: e etyvbIeotrom bl sysae l rremao eai fsb Winter |
Inflorescence Type: | Compound |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Fire Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Days to germinate Sow in situ: niebtinmget vtSratons purddor,feiem iigoiqyntis ar umres ea Seeds are hydrophilic |
Propagation: Other methods: | Crowns |
Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Preferred depth |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights |
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