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Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (JP) Japan |
Awards: | GR* = Gold Rosette: 9417 SR* = Silver Rosette: 9715 |
Soil type: | Loamy / Medium Sandy / light Other |
Water: | Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Edging Other |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
Availability: | Easy to find |
Toxicity: | None |
Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
Flowers: | Fragrant |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Spring Late fall or early winter Winter: oeoyb asoasrI l imtbesemftlerbrvy a e e |
Inflorescence Type: | Compound |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant |
Uses: | Guardian plant |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Rabbit Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light: dmaesi dseiaievirrspubo tteuorienfngt i tmymarotqg,nenSri Stratify seeds Days to germinate Depth to plant seed Sow in situ |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Preferred depth Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
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