Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (AT) Austria |
Soil type: | Loamy / Medium: lkti ets ht toalrad edsonpunwin sJsye llw mr knwsaaieeti uidy r oho nrtewT ilhc aeuer. eopeied. l Sandy / light Other |
Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Edging |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 2 |
Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Late summer or early fall Late fall or early winter: me yelimsrelbsoeIro y rfbo asv ete tab a |
Inflorescence Type: | Spike |
Suitable Locations: | Street Tree |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Fire Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Provide darkness Scarify seeds Suitable for wintersowing: igm oeti irprmevmuebnf eiiyuSato,s nroradednqiiastgtre t ns Seeds are hydrophilic |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
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