Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (CZ) Czech Republic |
Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6b |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring: rlm ee eebomy ibr tIsabaaoyfossrvelet Summer Late summer or early fall Winter |
Inflorescence Type: | Spike |
Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
Wildlife Attractant: | Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Self fertile Can handle transplanting Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Prefers to be under-potted |
Miscellaneous: | Endangered |
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