Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live-Forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (BE) Belgium |
Soil type: | Dry Loamy / Medium Other |
Water: | Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Containers Edging |
Pests and Diseases: | Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Leaves: | Variegated |
Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
Flower Time: | Summer Fall Late fall or early winter Other: amsover eemy iyo abtoefetlbsl aesbrrI |
Inflorescence Type: | Cyme |
Suitable Locations: | Beach Front |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds Scarify seeds Days to germinate Start indoors: g uep aiteydqob frrnr gmieie avdiStmrtosuasie mtiro ,itnenns Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Stolons and runners |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Prefers to be under-potted |
Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
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