Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (CA) Canada |
Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Time: | Spring Late summer or early fall Fall: es lbeiyo vyoIetsrm osfb e aemlratae rb Winter |
Inflorescence Type: | Raceme |
Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Vegetable |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
Resistances: | Pollution |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Days to germinate Sow in situ: evti,mpmoggo sSiirarnrnynn oid duettiebtmqe rteires aisauf Start indoors |
Propagation: Other methods: | Stolons and runners |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights |
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