Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live-Forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (MK) Macedonia |
Soil type: | Loamy / Medium Sandy / light Other |
Water: | Very low Average |
Uses: | Containers Edging |
Pests and Diseases: | Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
Plant Habit: | Fern |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
Flower Time: | Summer Fall |
Inflorescence Type: | Verticillaster |
Suitable Locations: | Topiary |
Uses: | Vegetable |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies |
Resistances: | Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds: me ageo usapii,retmurtm ytaevdqSi st etidrngnnbesifnrori oi Scarify seeds Depth to plant seed Suitable for wintersowing Seeds are hydrophilic |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable for hanging baskets Prefers to be under-potted |
Miscellaneous: | Carnivorous |
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