Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live-Forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (SK) Slovakia |
Soil type: | Well draining Sandy / light Other |
Foliage: | Winter Color |
Water: | Very low Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Accent Other |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
Availability: | Hard to find |
Toxicity: | Low risk None Possible skin irritant to some people |
Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
Leaves: | Glaucous |
Flowers: | Other |
Flower Time: | Spring Late summer or early fall Fall Winter: s b r ytaameeseeoermry I li obeosfltvab |
Inflorescence Type: | Spadix |
Suitable Locations: | Beach Front Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Provides winter interest |
Wildlife Attractant: | Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Birds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds Seeds are hydrophilic Other info: urnmiimmdtt drna ,pnv tefeigee qrayoet e auioir norisitsSgsb |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
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