| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (ES) Spain |
| Size: | Large - 4" to 9" |
| Soil type: | Well draining Loamy / Medium: en ins olil swats paahaire oeothel.tkeseiiieteJl od uhtsweeyl.n dd wlrkaceuri p rTytun w mrn do Sandy / light Other |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Winter Year Round |
| Inflorescence Type: | Plume |
| Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Groundcover |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Fire Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light: rtouyaegiee a nrts r tdpmdm ,ei iemisnarefoStsuigvtrion inq b Depth to plant seed Sow in situ Start indoors Seeds are hydrophilic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Crowns |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots Preferred depth |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
|---|---|---|
| Sempervivum 'Gollum' by valleylynn | Jun 13, 2013 5:51 PM | 10 |
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