Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live Forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (ES) Spain |
Size: | Small 1/2" to 2 1/2" |
Soil type: | Dry Well draining Sandy / light |
Foliage: | Yellow: sielVpsihfswntee prt us rzvu e.oyftyte et zelgrtpo |
Water: | Very low |
Uses: | Accent Edging |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
Availability: | Hard to find |
Toxicity: | Low risk None |
Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10a |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Other |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Late fall or early winter: ltoaoeim eeom b yar esbyrevb Ifetsaslr Winter |
Inflorescence Type: | Raceme |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Start indoors: t inegtvbeti e mi era,Spomqiuiieroma oaedrss dgnr r sytintufn Can handle transplanting Seeds are hydrophilic |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights |
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