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| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (JP) Japan |
| Soil type: | Well draining Sandy / light: deenuiie aoJ erl T.ilucr k.snwoy oktamt tidtnaesor lssa ewwud t nysee r dihrie tpoalhih nl eewlp Other |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10a |
| Leaves: | Other |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring: lbevy Ib oyf lmros tea ema srseaoeibrte Late summer or early fall Year Round Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Compound Umbel |
| Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
| Uses: | Groundcover |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Powdery Mildew |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Stratify seeds Start indoors Can handle transplanting: uemibareieoa ,enaoipidrnq s tnr gotevrut isey sgmnSftd iitrm |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Stolons and runners |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Preferred depth |
| Miscellaneous: | Carnivorous |
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