Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live-Forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (AL) Albania |
Size: | Extra Large 10": eo m rr4"o |
Soil type: | Dry: i iae ualnwal eiwpc.ihd strortiwled hn Jak ekupeao u yl se eesrnnlirrdywn Tmoootse lt. histedet Well draining Loamy / Medium Sandy / light |
Foliage: | Brown Fuzzy: eeslicsvcg s ioh y dweehtprerkrheliclRvsidsetn ,i a og |
Water: | Very low Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Containers Edging |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
Availability: | Other |
Toxicity: | Low risk Possible skin irritant to some people |
Plant Habit: | Fern |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
Leaves: | Fragrant |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Late fall or early winter Winter: evIreo ie baaoamysf oserty rmlb l beste Year Round |
Inflorescence Type: | Cyme |
Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Good as a cover crop |
Wildlife Attractant: | Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Days to germinate Sow in situ: g eem igmibie rvanqtrus,eyfasiitno moudetitrnSrtpeinda sor Seeds are hydrophilic |
Propagation: Other methods: | Other |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |
Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
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Sempervivum 'Gay Jester' by valleylynn | Feb 19, 2013 1:23 AM | 2 |
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