Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live Forever |
Country of Origin: | (US) United States |
Size: | Mini up to 1/2": 3roo.e rm " |
Soil type: | Well draining Sandy / light Other |
Foliage: | Smooth: rmvaed st.aertslefieatroev od heSe o dsl.S heepod Other: v see gce hiaslpAderoor lewof ple .aant erb t |
Water: | Very low Average |
Uses: | Accent Edging |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
Toxicity: | None Possible skin irritant to some people |
Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6b |
Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Brown |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Late summer or early fall: l eltamtiys rasoaIv obeoeybfr s emr e eb Winter Other |
Inflorescence Type: | Plume |
Suitable Locations: | Beach Front Terrariums |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
Resistances: | Tolerates dry shade |
Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds Depth to plant seed Seeds are hydrophilic: q sfegttniiySsdi edumaruaornntooivra ien ttmrp bgi,ee eismr Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Endangered |
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