| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (NL) The Netherlands |
| Awards: | BR* = Bronze Rosette: 8020 |
| Size: | Large - 4" to 9" |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining Loamy / Medium Sandy / light |
| Foliage: | Tan: -yyindngianvlecveRiwic hddr.iyie e . psaSpease aenrlpir l tndelaarkr belctgeae Terracotta |
| Water: | Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Containers |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
| Availability: | Easy to find |
| Toxicity: | Low risk Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
| Leaves: | Good fall color |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Late summer or early fall |
| Inflorescence Type: | Plume |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree Bog gardening |
| Uses: | Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile: qreitmmeSoeasebrstiordtnvnfen r iyseii,uuatgma p giodnri t Depth to plant seed Can handle transplanting Seeds are hydrophilic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Prefers to be under-potted Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
| Posted by goldfinch4 (Ripon, Wisconsin) on Sep 24, 2011 7:52 AM rnay eMt hoto htcoln ronoi oh.ogrharu ts g ejeuhace [ Reply to this comment | |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
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| Sempervivum 'Delta' by valleylynn | Oct 31, 2012 1:11 AM | 4 |
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