Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live Forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (IE) Ireland |
Awards: | AM* - Award of Merit: 9811 |
Soil type: | Dry Loamy / Medium Other |
Water: | Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Containers |
Pests and Diseases: | Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
Leaves: | Other |
Flowers: | Other |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall: taIei mofeoser arysm bbbearyetlolvs e |
Inflorescence Type: | Verticillaster |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Good as a cover crop |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Scarify seeds Days to germinate: ibo dquoyd nmi nitrteg tniSreatmiemgsepsuon iri se,tavfa err Depth to plant seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Corms |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
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