Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live-Forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | Other |
Size: | Mini up to 1/2" Other |
Soil type: | Dry Sandy / light Other |
Foliage: | Webbing: e r rsepsese thepnawlebP lia keanoloe- cavrtahi- g.tu Tan Watermarks |
Water: | Very low Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Containers Other |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
Availability: | Other |
Toxicity: | Low risk None Possible skin irritant to some people |
Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
Leaves: | Glaucous |
Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Spring Year Round: eete ys lbmtyrsb re aisarlobeeoaI v fmo Other |
Inflorescence Type: | Thyrse |
Suitable Locations: | Beach Front Terrariums |
Uses: | Medicinal Herb Vegetable |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Provide darkness: c easufsrloayre r,wbcove Stratify seeds Sow in situ Can handle transplanting |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Stolons and runners |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Prefers to be under-potted |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
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