Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live-Forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (NL) The Netherlands |
Size: | Large - 4" to 9" |
Soil type: | Dry: cwaoelre aoe ikpetssne .ene.aett Td du rrwa dnuliJim sywilnke iarryths lllo ihhnoipst uedote w Well draining Sandy / light Other |
Foliage: | Tufts: eaidlgsitlerrvfee -at h av BsDordebo.o y teednrnecreo w.sh,oo ttanesri,ht eepeer g l |
Water: | Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Containers |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
Toxicity: | Low risk None |
Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6a |
Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Late spring or early summer: abvrbtmalrfesI ieybt e s mereooseyl oa Winter |
Inflorescence Type: | Thyrse |
Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
Uses: | Provides winter interest |
Wildlife Attractant: | Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Birds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Provide darkness Depth to plant seed Sow in situ: , n m b eoan ree feeprr iSvmteotsastriutniiaiymsiodtugn qgird |
Propagation: Other methods: | Layering |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
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