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Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (GB) Great Britian |
Soil type: | Loamy / Medium Sandy / light Other |
Water: | Average |
Uses: | Accent Containers |
Pests and Diseases: | Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
Leaves: | Needled |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring: e eyote roIsram fbs rsbbeia oyaemt llv e Fall Year Round Other |
Inflorescence Type: | Cluster |
Suitable Locations: | Terrariums |
Uses: | Erosion control |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Tolerates foot traffic |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness: dpniriberii oeyrfSnen ttaog asemtuiudis gt o ,ee ti mrarvqmns Scarify seeds Suitable for wintersowing Can handle transplanting |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Prefers to be under-potted |
Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
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