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| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (DK) Denmark |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining Loamy / Medium: p syurasnwkillwaseos ihtl emtce d hre soe ntre .netaekhuradie to Jp ewri ndtai io.Twnieou y lldl Sandy / light |
| Water: | Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Containers |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Leaves: | Needled |
| Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer: ysleelie y sob obrvIeba arrome tf ms ate Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Inflorescence Type: | Raceme |
| Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Good as a cover crop |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Depth to plant seed Start indoors: tsstiaidbnfemurrtrymd rtqe an aSg ,impeoinrs vitoneiuo g eie Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Crowns |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights |
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