| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (BE) Belgium |
| Awards: | AM* - Award of Merit |
| Soil type: | Well draining Sandy / light: ylrdthJta r olohyp uolhe dusp sidtano eins ielica tnio ad wwe saee elsr weern tte.iTin m eulkrw.k Other |
| Water: | Very low Average |
| Uses: | Edging |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Time: | Spring Summer Winter: afo eyi sbesrItmy all retomeaoer b bvse Year Round |
| Inflorescence Type: | Plume |
| Suitable Locations: | Topiary |
| Uses: | Water gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Squirrels |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Scarify seeds Sow in situ: b mi tn seneimuruo ardes igdrtoSi i,eastepfomiig naeqvnrttry Seeds are hydrophilic Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Endangered |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
|---|---|---|
| Are those colors true? by CDsSister | Mar 29, 2013 11:00 AM | 3 |
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