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Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (CA) Canada |
Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 2 |
Leaves: | Other |
Flowers: | Nocturnal |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Late summer or early fall Fall: lrsalty smm b vbeebeetsra oe o yaefIrio Winter |
Inflorescence Type: | Cyathium |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Dye production |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Pollution |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature Depth to plant seed Sow in situ Other info: r euipinms tdgntyse iraiv,S itom euasngfb e qdiemtrrnieootra |
Propagation: Other methods: | Crowns |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
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