Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (AT) Austria |
Size: | Small 1/2" to 2 1/2" |
Soil type: | Dry Well draining Other: lrT era eimeeasweete yla w loipitakhtiuolh nptwdre rnshcdu . leeoy als t r it kidw inuosd. nJeosn |
Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Edging |
Pests and Diseases: | Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Leaves: | Glaucous |
Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Other: vbafIbiterlmrem s yoealoty aesroes eb |
Inflorescence Type: | Cyme |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Flowering Tree |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Squirrels |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Days to germinate: pssdfetigovS giseotd riayt o ami trmireniuqranrt eenbei mun , Depth to plant seed Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights |
« Add a new plant to the database
» Search the Sempervivum Database: by characteristics or by cultivar name
« See the general plant entry for Sempervivum