Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (YU) Yugoslavia |
Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
Leaves: | Needled |
Flowers: | Other |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Late fall or early winter: b be fliamo sr ebeeoraaeIytros ylv tems Winter |
Inflorescence Type: | Compound Umbel |
Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Fire Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds Scarify seeds Days to germinate: g etSnftriivaodit ms,einmtepieinrteo rgb iqyromauudsr ensa Suitable for wintersowing Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Stolons and runners |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Preferred depth |
Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
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