Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (RU) Russia |
Soil type: | Dry Well draining Loamy / Medium Sandy / light Other: ae.escpshl wtd e k tm eryriJlann sis yeeiptddluii ow twu.oo hliosairo e Th lnrnaewutek tedr ealn |
Water: | Very low Average |
Uses: | Accent Edging |
Pests and Diseases: | Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
Plant Habit: | Fern |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
Leaves: | Broadleaf |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Winter: bea sretsy eIo tbiobloyve asfmr mreale Year Round |
Inflorescence Type: | Single |
Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Medicinal Herb |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Stratify seeds Scarify seeds Needs specific temperature: i emmurde s taaetforgets enrteSiui ibvymtoio,aqdng isriprnn |
Propagation: Other methods: | Corms |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
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