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| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (FR) France |
| Size: | Medium 2 1/2" to 4" |
| Soil type: | Loamy / Medium Other: n.dtTooditwrnskculeetenyirksdthldtr l esiiJi erwn o ui meew atl oiley p a oa ehehseral.sapn uw |
| Foliage: | Tufts Yellow: mSmeru |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Edging |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Fragrant |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Late summer or early fall: rmtobvbesoasem b rt eaafrsielyeoylIe Late fall or early winter Winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Umbel |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
| Uses: | Water gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Tolerates dry shade |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Needs specific temperature Sow in situ Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Preferred depth |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
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