Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live-Forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (ES) Spain |
Soil type: | Well draining Sandy / light: eytii seayc tew.iJe hl eudoramwl deaa r r kue ealhisnot sunsoteo s reinilinwlh .lerddptwT okp tn Other |
Water: | Very low Average |
Uses: | Edging Other |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Leaves: | Good fall color |
Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
Flower Time: | Spring Late summer or early fall: Ioeeo balebrbyt ls esfoers vataryie mm Fall Late fall or early winter |
Inflorescence Type: | Compound |
Suitable Locations: | Terrariums |
Uses: | Flowering Tree |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Powdery Mildew |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Scarify seeds: qi vtgn a dee toaeurirtsi n, mtryti imoeonesdifsSebr purgnima Days to germinate Start indoors Seeds are hydrophilic |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Carnivorous |
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