Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (GR) Greece |
Soil type: | Dry Well draining: s mutraTelhda owil lelnere deiawho tJo.ls.nit tr nwep k seridwe rsuotiknaep hiyu yc eedinltoas Loamy / Medium Sandy / light |
Foliage: | Fuzzy |
Water: | Very low Average |
Uses: | Containers Other |
Pests and Diseases: | Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
Availability: | Hard to find |
Toxicity: | Low risk None |
Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Fall |
Inflorescence Type: | Compound |
Suitable Locations: | Beach Front Bog gardening |
Uses: | Good as a cover crop |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Self fertile: npira fitiiirurneaeyete e d ro tmvmnsiorsgisnq mag,dbttSoue Suitable for wintersowing |
Propagation: Other methods: | Corms |
Containers: | Prefers to be under-potted |
Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
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