| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-Forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (BE) Belgium |
| Size: | Mini up to 1/2" |
| Soil type: | Well draining: isrw e inTes or enepknoutrl .il.Jesratnedi htmwtaadaru dl ele ewo oeliydhyitaishlwpke s tuco n Loamy / Medium Sandy / light |
| Foliage: | Green: adAr dh ohl ttdsrieeee |
| Water: | Average |
| Uses: | Accent Containers |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
| Availability: | Hard to find |
| Toxicity: | Low risk Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
| Leaves: | Broadleaf |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Spring: rborlaver f eeI asyl bbtme emetaissoy o Late summer or early fall Late fall or early winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cluster |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree Topiary |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Suitable for miniature gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light: iep urs ga ed neoeeetrq tstniauy obiSrarm,imtnd ogmfitvirnsi Stratify seeds Needs specific temperature Seeds are hydrophilic Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Corms |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights |
| Posted by JungleShadows (Salem OR - Zone 8a) on Jun 16, 2014 8:57 AM amlr.bI hrwiot tko.ln smlenoiete'keeoeilrrssdP T ofon'ss oln utvac ge loaI dvopi pta tc riottitryhtaL d lbm 'os o hes hmtsi o-uluhmei.arn [ 3 replies | |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
|---|---|---|
| Lovely by valleylynn | May 14, 2012 7:33 PM | 2 |
| Silverene floral container garden. by CDsSister | Aug 8, 2012 12:37 PM | 5 |
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