Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (FR) France |
Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b |
Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
Flowers: | Malodorous |
Flower Time: | Spring Summer Winter: ssi e oeIayoetsbervaambry r mobfl tl ee Year Round |
Inflorescence Type: | Catkin |
Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
Uses: | Dye production |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Resistances: | Fire Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Self fertile Stratify seeds Scarify seeds: smiatuSgbidnrmva tssrgeinomeqfeit,ienpne ror t ydi r oaitu e Suitable for wintersowing |
Propagation: Other methods: | Corms |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Preferred depth Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
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