Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (UK) United Kingdom |
Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Leaves: | Malodorous |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Time: | Spring: emIts ol ayrafebbo eomr asyrel sevbti e Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
Inflorescence Type: | Spike |
Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
Uses: | Dye production |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Resistances: | Birds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Self fertile Suitable for wintersowing Start indoors: opafqbryn doraeoietm ugsidrite nvest tr ns,ieinmgtSmeuaiir Can handle transplanting |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane |
Containers: | Preferred depth Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
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