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Hen and Chick |
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Hen and Chicks |
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Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Hybridizer: | ANDRE SMITS |
| Country of Origin: | (BE) Belgium |
| Year of registration: | 1984 |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining Loamy / Medium Sandy / light Other: The soil type will depend on what your weather conditions are like. Just make sure it drains well. |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Containers |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: It may be several years before it blooms |
| Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Groundcover |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Stratify seeds: Stratifing seeds may improve germination, but is not required Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
What's Blooming in OctoberOctober usually spells the end of the gardening season here in Iowa. This year we've been blessed with an extended season as there has been no frost yet. Come on in and see what's still blooming at Cottage-in-the-Meadow Gardens! Check out the photo contest at the end of the article and take a moment to scroll down farther to the forum to show us some of the flowers blooming in your garden right now.
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