Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live Forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (AT) Austria |
Soil type: | Well draining Loamy / Medium Sandy / light |
Water: | Very low Average |
Uses: | Containers Edging |
Pests and Diseases: | Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b |
Leaves: | Malodorous |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Late fall or early winter Winter Year Round: bbe slayorvl Iir ebo meeeass r yote mtaf |
Inflorescence Type: | Spadix |
Suitable Locations: | Topiary |
Uses: | Cooked greens |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness: sibsmnopvytrtro i Sunreanregr,ideqi t uemi igafimto dteasen Needs specific temperature Sow in situ Start indoors Seeds are hydrophilic |
Propagation: Other methods: | Stolons and runners |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots Preferred depth |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
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