Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (DK) Denmark |
Soil type: | Dry Well draining Other: hTyrtwdl s h t Jisl uhetlkriire l uesei t enndaewtoi ni kod.wesam rontpsaeilocdeyowpereluna.a |
Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Containers Other |
Pests and Diseases: | Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4a |
Leaves: | Broadleaf |
Flowers: | Malodorous |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer: yoameeIser ofe ye lm el tsirrbbvatobas Late summer or early fall Fall Year Round |
Inflorescence Type: | Cyathium |
Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Provides winter interest |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Pollution |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Self fertile Depth to plant seed Suitable for wintersowing |
Propagation: Other methods: | Layering |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
Miscellaneous: | Genetically Modified |
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