Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live-Forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (RU) Russia |
Size: | Mini up to 1/2" |
Soil type: | Dry Well draining Loamy / Medium Other |
Foliage: | Tan: ytcyolge sepeFavhn-eoree arttsiuw oenr o ltart.wwrr .dpsrao lmleeM aselendlhceygo |
Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Containers Other |
Pests and Diseases: | Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
Availability: | Other |
Toxicity: | None Possible skin irritant to some people |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10a |
Leaves: | Other |
Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring: lyafvbIormeaiyl b ersas tr emse otbeo e Summer Late fall or early winter Other |
Inflorescence Type: | Raceme |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Topiary |
Uses: | Cooked greens |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Rabbit Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate: ttnmei noeoma idie brqvt Ss osnmnt yiia ,rgefustripirdare uge Suitable for wintersowing Start indoors Seeds are hydrophilic Other info |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights |
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