Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live-Forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (DK) Denmark |
Size: | Extra Large 10" |
Soil type: | Dry Loamy / Medium: isTeun e smo iehyionh iw tkidep ntrndler kalwrna Jrriahpe cleedyaetoo es wwttluet sal.i. sudl o Other |
Foliage: | Watermarks Holds Color |
Water: | Very low Average |
Uses: | Containers Edging |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
Availability: | Other |
Toxicity: | Low risk |
Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled 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 3 |
Leaves: | Other |
Flowers: | Nocturnal |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Late summer or early fall Winter |
Inflorescence Type: | Compound Umbel |
Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree Houseplant |
Uses: | Medicinal Herb |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ: mbinSsgmsaf ituei doi e reerv r uit,trnmoaqiyptiortn aeegds n Can handle transplanting Other info |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Preferred depth |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
Conservation status: | Critically Endangered (CR) |
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