Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live-Forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (RU) Russia |
Soil type: | Well draining Loamy / Medium: pi s.edl herTwlyuaots r n mw toneo.hai euidewc tid npel wle etnrlytuiskroanJskteihoil rsaeae d Sandy / light Other |
Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Accent Other |
Pests and Diseases: | Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Leaves: | Needled |
Flowers: | Nocturnal |
Flower Time: | Spring Winter: r b aeembolaftaiyrr ve l yeos to bmseIes Year Round |
Inflorescence Type: | Cluster |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Dried Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: riiie of riesnenpto n qatsegoirieumgirv t nasmraySbem t ,tddu Depth to plant seed Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Prefers to be under-potted |
Miscellaneous: | Thorned |
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