Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (AL) Albania |
Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
Flowers: | Malodorous |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Late fall or early winter: r ae me ssv t e setrIyillaobmooeae bfbyr Winter Year Round |
Inflorescence Type: | Thyrse |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Suitable for miniature gardens |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies |
Resistances: | Tolerates foot traffic |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light: vrtoynea eeuiuametdrq s bi, ipms edogmrntsfttriaiior iegn S n Stratify seeds Needs specific temperature Sow in situ |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
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