Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live-Forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (BG) Bulgaria |
Soil type: | Dry: md Tdee ieelcepn royew .s iaew ustlhtepswran n. t uwreaod hJthiakor totndaso ueysrneliikilil l Well draining Loamy / Medium Other |
Water: | Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Accent Other |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
Leaves: | Variegated |
Flowers: | Fragrant |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Spring Late spring or early summer: esrtle lamvrsosiybIm reyfaeo b oabe et Winter |
Inflorescence Type: | Compound Umbel |
Suitable Locations: | Topiary |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate Depth to plant seed Start indoors Seeds are hydrophilic |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Endangered |
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