Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live Forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (CA) Canada |
Soil type: | Loamy / Medium: oJr d ktt indpa anlurlatp ais eiilleerinleysh e .ayuossolmw eeokenotwdrte wreiwt nhsd Tehi c.u Sandy / light |
Water: | Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Accent Containers |
Pests and Diseases: | Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4a |
Leaves: | Glaucous |
Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring: botrby veesroyl t or aaes lbefIa i mesem Late summer or early fall Year Round Other |
Inflorescence Type: | Cyme |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile: iotaebeesvn nae ns doiuS tinmtpe irfmmt ,iyrtaeisqodruiggrr Provide darkness Scarify seeds Sow in situ Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Preferred depth |
Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
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