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Houseleek |
Soil type: | Well draining Loamy / Medium Other: luah nelno trkw nym adow or nr r e.aopleelhydoiihttitdlsis Tislur eweeetedats ci. J wuanpiseke |
Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Containers Other |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5a |
Leaves: | Variegated |
Flowers: | Other |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Spring: ee fvmeIstlr aosa liy eebtoears rbbymo Late summer or early fall |
Inflorescence Type: | Plume |
Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
Uses: | Cooked greens |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Rabbit Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Provide darkness Seeds are hydrophilic |
Propagation: Other methods: | Stolons and runners |
Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
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