Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live-Forever |
Sempervivum | Accepted |
Gazelli | Synonym |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (US) United States |
Soil type: | Dry Well draining: apkaniytlu imenker Jeiswr olee ara nssuottesh lr ewoc i areddTolsdpn tlt wtd u.heiy.nl whioeei Loamy / Medium Sandy / light |
Foliage: | Pink Smooth: oauer sn ipetlew ud eeg l nitln ,Uyem.r imfnnngcise. rrn gripgfieaurs es.srpAndrMal n , goek |
Water: | Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Edging Other |
Pests and Diseases: | Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
Availability: | Hard to find |
Toxicity: | Low risk None |
Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4b |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Fragrant |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Spring Late summer or early fall Late fall or early winter: flIbmsre riaba y r ssoeo e emaoeyteblvt |
Inflorescence Type: | Spike |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant |
Uses: | Water gardens |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Gophers/Voles |
Propagation: Seeds: | Suitable for wintersowing Start indoors Can handle transplanting: ri mrfeeiureit aiemntbrtpnaSigyoonevig qi t sar,ssu eoddnm t Seeds are hydrophilic Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights |
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