Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live-Forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Soil type: | Dry Loamy / Medium Other: ieolperl lJ dennketld eoedehy ushaeaiwtrT rieoeiwness.ywlst knp nutu mird.i swirotaaotc al h |
Water: | Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Accent Edging |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10a |
Leaves: | Broadleaf |
Flowers: | Nocturnal |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Spring: vb sleyotaofseIbe y sariom eatmr rlbee Late fall or early winter |
Inflorescence Type: | Thyrse |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Good as a cover crop |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds Needs specific temperature: trq rg,nn uioeenS nrtvdesstgismtt eemiormyia bf u eapiodriia Days to germinate Suitable for wintersowing Start indoors |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Preferred depth Prefers to be under-potted |
Miscellaneous: | Genetically Modified |
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