Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (AT) Austria |
Soil type: | Dry Well draining Sandy / light: e da d en edtyype leeinptw al ouioudihnoe shr u siik ecrJmeiwtltoaks.el ir n rw.alnt oTlst raeshw Other |
Water: | Very low Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Accent Other |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
Leaves: | Broadleaf |
Flowers: | Nocturnal |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Summer Fall Winter: yb ieeo syeafeemvtt emlrobso baIsrar l |
Inflorescence Type: | Cyathium |
Suitable Locations: | Beach Front |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature Suitable for wintersowing Can handle transplanting: rin ou ust riiyqib ttveftd iaergar eirmsnsagmS,peim ndn oeeot |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Prefers to be under-potted |
Miscellaneous: | Genetically Modified |
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