Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (JP) Japan |
Soil type: | Well draining: ohdls ntli.lo rh e s uw tl w ae alieyai J wekiarordTwns.hedsnrtoeeupptli y auiotctrseeekmni dne Loamy / Medium Sandy / light Other |
Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Accent Containers |
Pests and Diseases: | Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
Plant Habit: | Fern |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
Leaves: | Needled |
Flowers: | Nocturnal |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Winter: bfaeevmosyos Il e trrtob aa bilmeryese Year Round |
Inflorescence Type: | Compound Umbel |
Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening Espalier |
Uses: | Erosion control |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Flood Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Self fertile Provide darkness: mprrtmsnerinaa it nuvssSemn ruqiodeti e if, iroae tydbotg gie Needs specific temperature Days to germinate Other info |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root Corms |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
Miscellaneous: | Genetically Modified |
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