Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Country of Origin: | (GR) Greece |
Soil type: | Dry: eci oy utrrleum rtnrnpseei wlJndew kieo.n d loesitTtrdens akaoai pthe shd ll hiilosaewt u.wea y Well draining Other |
Foliage: | Other |
Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Containers Other |
Pests and Diseases: | Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
Plant Habit: | Fern |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Leaves: | Glaucous |
Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
Flower Color: | Multi-Color |
Flower Time: | Summer Late fall or early winter: ytmbvle sreerraIs oo ae la f iotm byeesb |
Inflorescence Type: | Compound |
Suitable Locations: | Street Tree |
Uses: | Shade Tree |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Rabbit Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light: uniifooe etmiirgr r nietti e detvi,ongyaustparbdeSmqnsamsr Provide darkness Needs specific temperature Start indoors Other info |
Propagation: Other methods: | Other |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
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