Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (MK) Macedonia |
Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall: booovrea emb lirb rf et ta eess lyImysea Other |
Inflorescence Type: | Raceme |
Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
Uses: | Shade Tree |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Fire Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable for hanging baskets Preferred depth |
Miscellaneous: | Carnivorous |
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