| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-Forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (DE) Germany |
| Size: | Extra Large 10": r3ormmos".aceb y, sa e |
| Soil type: | Dry Sandy / light |
| Foliage: | Brown Red: tonrulnw-euo ulornpie.Asu Bar nr lzypc |
| Water: | Very low Average |
| Uses: | Containers Edging |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
| Availability: | Other |
| Toxicity: | Low risk None Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
| Leaves: | Variegated |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring: av ylar femrlmIrbeaioe ssye sobtt ee ob Late spring or early summer Fall Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Thyrse |
| Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Espalier |
| Uses: | Suitable for forage |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Tolerates dry shade |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds Needs specific temperature Depth to plant seed: ni bnemsairirouunveetim fm,rigat nrsedirdeqS oaio ty seg t tp Other info |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Preferred depth Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
| Posted by goldfinch4 (Ripon, Wisconsin) on Sep 20, 2010 12:40 AM p ienwtttoreoryr odcre ss !oe!d ns e h itvLh,e kWtae [ Reply to this comment | |
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