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Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (FR) France |
Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
Plant Habit: | Fern |
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 6b |
Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
Flowers: | Malodorous |
Flower Time: | Spring Winter Year Round: eyarme e es mtbvle rbsaoloiraetobyfIs Other |
Inflorescence Type: | Cyathium |
Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
Uses: | Suitable for miniature gardens |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Pollution |
Propagation: Seeds: | Depth to plant seed Can handle transplanting: entst,vuisatnSrpu fet bm nriiasmdog nri qeeaii r eogiyemotrd Other info |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root |
Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots Preferred depth |
Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
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