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Hen and Chicks |
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Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Hybridizer: | DAVID T. FORD |
Country of Origin: | (UK) United Kingdom |
Year of registration: | 1985 |
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 |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Stratify seeds: Stratifying 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 |
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