Hen and chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live-forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | Other |
Soil type: | Well draining Sandy / light: isrle surtapmtuawlkae ii w yeti rlnnedpl n heltiwc odJnoiray .lsoeh d erTneouese.wekitst dhao Other |
Foliage: | Silver/Grey |
Water: | Very low Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Accent Edging |
Pests and Diseases: | Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Leaves: | Fragrant |
Flowers: | Fragrant |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Fall: e atr bof oavyib meI sle searemerytlobs Other |
Inflorescence Type: | Plume |
Suitable Locations: | Terrariums |
Uses: | Suitable for miniature gardens |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Flood Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Stratify seeds Scarify seeds Depth to plant seed: daso vniqriomp, iemnaei uiSntbetggisyd sfrntmt i rtorereea u Start indoors |
Propagation: Other methods: | Layering |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Thorned |
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