Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (FR) France |
Soil type: | Dry: t wyt ios e dla e uap trttp reswlu h i.rJd ohoTmehoinneetrylioe.unisr wwli saea kklidlee nancdse Well draining Other |
Water: | Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Accent Other |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Leaves: | Needled |
Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Summer: r afmy rilela oIs b evbe tbeayese omorst Late summer or early fall Late fall or early winter |
Inflorescence Type: | Thyrse |
Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
Uses: | Salad greens |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Birds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness: aSfami tsi vesre iiongqp itdbs rgmue,urt e yeamrdno ntonirtei Scarify seeds Needs specific temperature Depth to plant seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Corms |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Carnivorous |
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