Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live-Forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (YU) Yugoslavia |
Soil type: | Well draining Loamy / Medium: meteortw ekprt e isyi htuied. iane s aloTn woltiwulaeekorahr e sctusn . norhJyeawd plnl lidid es Other |
Water: | Very low Average |
Uses: | Accent Other |
Pests and Diseases: | Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
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 10a |
Leaves: | Glaucous |
Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer: er romre Ieb e eobsflav ti tmybaesay osl Fall Year Round |
Inflorescence Type: | Plume |
Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
Uses: | Suitable for forage |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Powdery Mildew |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Self fertile: evtnei gmsud,a so rpyinie iresg tt anriurdqb eotirSefmatno mi Stratify seeds Days to germinate Other info |
Propagation: Other methods: | Stolons and runners |
Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights |
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