Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live-forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (CZ) Czech Republic |
Size: | Extra Large 10" |
Soil type: | Dry Well draining Sandy / light Other |
Foliage: | Brown: w o-yUt lha hnheclfur ogn r dk scswrseait drori e.rlaiesgpnoib gpG ve.rcp do |
Water: | Average |
Uses: | Accent Other |
Pests and Diseases: | Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
Availability: | Other |
Toxicity: | 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 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Other |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer: brm smbs el eeyIateoofi bteo alvyr sr ea Late summer or early fall Fall |
Inflorescence Type: | Cyme |
Suitable Locations: | Beach Front Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Dye production |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Squirrels |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Provide darkness: batsrti oig tieoin dg rmvdoirne aee fueiq mtytmSuneprrs sina, Stratify seeds Suitable for wintersowing Start indoors |
Propagation: Other methods: | Stolons and runners |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable for hanging baskets Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights |
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