Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (IE) Ireland |
Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6b |
Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Late fall or early winter Winter: bbr btooeeeeo tmssl I meye rylaarafsiv Year Round |
Inflorescence Type: | Compound |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Culinary Herb |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Squirrels |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds Depth to plant seed: t ,oabii nrneiviiue rdgrtnes ti m uqdptrermneotssSie amgfaoy Can handle transplanting Other info |
Propagation: Other methods: | Corms |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Preferred depth |
Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
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