| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (MK) Macedonia |
| Soil type: | Well draining: ehwtlpin s dTtikp iotaatiuw e i h.e krt nlr coandleewrmdra dnseyeoweuee ohlystil. ra suslnoJe i Sandy / light |
| Water: | Average |
| Uses: | Accent Containers |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
| Plant Habit: | Fern |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4a |
| Leaves: | Glaucous |
| Flowers: | Other |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Spring Late summer or early fall Other: m rtbv etesomsobeeaearry s ea yolbl iIf |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cluster |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
| Uses: | Salad greens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Birds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Self fertile Days to germinate: inif urr sSe epndoartbgein o etmsiitqgmeran,m otui rs taivyde Suitable for wintersowing Seeds are hydrophilic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
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| Velvet obvious by CDsSister | Sep 20, 2014 2:42 PM | 0 |
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