Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (NL) The Netherlands |
Soil type: | Well draining: isnel ouiaet yed lnaho.ireit tiuowTdrh irnlr setmllsa owwc ke tsaidspJh .r pdeonealukwn eyete Loamy / Medium Sandy / light |
Water: | Very low Average |
Uses: | Accent Edging |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Late fall or early winter Year Round: rs mabor br etlsoefseeoabI ymvilyteae |
Inflorescence Type: | Thyrse |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Provides winter interest |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Birds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds: s mrt qtiea ngsytseebirovtenurmSoio,emardni ug fii raeditp n Depth to plant seed Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Corms |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |
Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
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