Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (YU) Yugoslavia |
Soil type: | Well draining Sandy / light Other |
Water: | Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Edging Other |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Leaves: | Good fall color |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Winter Year Round: tbIrrlbye e f satrb om eimaleo se sveaoy |
Inflorescence Type: | Single |
Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
Uses: | Good as a cover crop |
Wildlife Attractant: | Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Pollution |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile: te seditr vqosnt putmitbnay gruSieomrrr f eeandge,simi niiao Stratify seeds Days to germinate Sow in situ |
Propagation: Other methods: | Other |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
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