| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-Forever |
| Awards: | GdS Semps of the Year: 8002 |
| Size: | Large - 4" to 9" |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining Sandy / light Other |
| Foliage: | Tufts |
| Water: | Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
| Leaves: | Good fall color |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Fall |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cyme |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Vegetable |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light: girs nbnoodyrai srentd eiiitmaourn a i tmempgtiueveqsfSer ,t Provide darkness Needs specific temperature Days to germinate Start indoors Will not come true from seed: irs ctnensrne ispiuBumtavavtars ubngc .i.yg oe liSerselsnpde iloeesm e noegomrstiswt |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Genetically Modified |
| Posted by goldfinch4 (Ripon, Wisconsin) on Jul 16, 2011 2:13 AM isnmlwfiw ySro4)rdee g metalloesnr'hciLs e'io o e ntdno ptzuhi( . oetsea glitl Wriridn woamnn [ Reply to this comment | |
| Posted by sandnsea2 (Cape Cod, MA, USA - Zone 7a) on Aug 1, 2013 3:21 AM oldtisWw ie c [ Reply to this comment | |
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