Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (DK) Denmark |
Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer: mfebreIb bsserts yeo ail ymeate rvoa ol Summer Late summer or early fall |
Inflorescence Type: | Raceme |
Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Medicinal Herb |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Gophers/Voles |
Propagation: Seeds: | Depth to plant seed Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Other info |
Propagation: Other methods: | Corms |
Containers: | Preferred depth Prefers to be under-potted Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
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