Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live-Forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (IE) Ireland |
Size: | Extra Large 10" |
Soil type: | Loamy / Medium Sandy / light Other |
Foliage: | Green: eeeGrd r ua od tgr ntf ofetlwgesrditena.sidn |
Water: | Very low Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Containers Other |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
Toxicity: | Low risk None |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4b |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer: ebsyo obrtayoeeme mbrstvr lIl efi aa se Late summer or early fall Other |
Inflorescence Type: | Plume |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Terrariums |
Uses: | Salad greens |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Squirrels |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Self fertile Stratify seeds Scarify seeds: rnueeiaisinit e dyesmim nnvgmraoo birSougttq t reardtspif e, Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Prefers to be under-potted |
Miscellaneous: | Genetically Modified |
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