Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live-Forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (FR) France |
Size: | Mini up to 1/2" |
Soil type: | Dry Well draining Sandy / light Other |
Foliage: | Pink |
Water: | Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Containers Other |
Pests and Diseases: | Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
Availability: | Hard to find |
Toxicity: | None |
Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6a |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Fall |
Inflorescence Type: | Cyathium |
Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree Houseplant |
Uses: | Water gardens Medicinal Herb |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Squirrels Pollution |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Needs specific temperature: o yuiu Santiarp ndtirmeiesregode f ttvt ,mrnbiiaongesqesirm Days to germinate Start indoors Other info |
Propagation: Other methods: | Other |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Endangered |
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