Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (CH) Switzerland |
Soil type: | Dry: lc ieaeythdo eieenn din.alhe lltalk iJ r.is dh u ierpmsrwwoe sttulrtro espo w i anTsoyeakwtnude Well draining Other |
Water: | Very low Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Containers Edging |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
Leaves: | Other |
Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Late spring or early summer Winter: oeom lviIrmrse tsbaerl esefa beaybtyo Other |
Inflorescence Type: | Compound Umbel |
Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
Uses: | Vegetable |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Rabbit Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Depth to plant seed Sow in situ Seeds are hydrophilic Other info |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable for hanging baskets Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
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