Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (DK) Denmark |
Awards: | AM* - Award of Merit: lFPis0te2 a r1c1 |
Size: | Extra Large 10": t3"122o /" Other |
Soil type: | Dry Well draining Sandy / light Other: a.kJrtdo. el ktr iw husstyTil penwatstaine wn deiue r iu roianrcenel selyhlweet ipood maeh do l s |
Foliage: | Webbing: s trhu agstn bolssdhoeTebei mgai mieathi ee e td gnbhsr ets ra dr,lrar.t geen hp eetvr uw nis flm aiebabecoirsihhctosnTcoo-it-eparsirgdoer r hhalrga mrp wuteal Watermarks |
Water: | Very low Average |
Uses: | Edging |
Pests and Diseases: | Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
Plant Habit: | Fern |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Leaves: | Deciduous Broadleaf |
Flowers: | Fragrant |
Flower Time: | Spring: oe aeatrlsomebby vaoyfm isrle teI ebrs Late summer or early fall |
Inflorescence Type: | Compound |
Suitable Locations: | Street Tree |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Birds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds: r trui rmeovS o,adopbagritye auini sms qieinnedgmtsf ieretnt Scarify seeds Depth to plant seed Suitable for wintersowing |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Preferred depth Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
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