| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (ES) Spain |
| Size: | Medium 2 1/2" to 4" |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining Other |
| Foliage: | Pink Tufts: rf ttfgordkeado e, rpws aiheu n cdtepheiLa .ebnssa ftaiweden rveti |
| Water: | Average |
| Uses: | Accent Containers |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
| Availability: | Other |
| Toxicity: | Low risk None Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
| Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Late spring or early summer: besf avi etlIblmaeoryoeee smrba sor ty Year Round |
| Inflorescence Type: | Spike |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Bog gardening |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Resistances: | Rabbit Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds Scarify seeds: qtm eSrnsamrontteoit p dt rdeieuvuniie arfeissbgaiy nimro,g Needs specific temperature Depth to plant seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots Preferred depth |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
|---|---|---|
| Wow that sure has some wonderful color changes by CDsSister | Jan 25, 2013 3:00 PM | 5 |
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