| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (CH) Switzerland |
| Awards: | BR* = Bronze Rosette: 1879 |
| Size: | Small 1/2" to 2 1/2": mae"e24/,y.mo b1r |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining Sandy / light: luwl csaieeut ei rnho . wiylTwi daeetdosrpnJ k atreweelr s oo tslnn syri ahiln.eptedhiaodm e utk Other |
| Foliage: | Purple: d poe pt tiee dneg-d pGveuew.adeperalgl ihldnrs Tan Other |
| Water: | Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Edging |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
| Availability: | Easy to find |
| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| 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: | Variegated |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Time: | Spring Fall Year Round |
| Inflorescence Type: | Spadix |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Topiary |
| Uses: | Guardian plant Medicinal Herb |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Powdery Mildew |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Suitable for wintersowing Start indoors Can handle transplanting Seeds are hydrophilic Other info: s a mqri bo ioetntfdnrns uSeyita,rgiuvoi te tedrmenrgsieiamp |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Other |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Preferred depth Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
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| Sempervivum 'Rita Jane' by valleylynn | Aug 27, 2017 2:40 PM | 0 |
| Posted by valleylynn (Dallas, OR - Zone 8b) on Dec 12, 2015 8:58 AM oqt o t entInweedsehMJa _ n alv [ Reply to this comment | |
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