Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live-Forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (US) United States |
Soil type: | Dry Well draining Sandy / light Other |
Water: | Very low Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Other |
Pests and Diseases: | Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer: s yboeebmvlyo i ertrl rsaoeee bIa fatms Summer Fall Year Round |
Inflorescence Type: | Spadix |
Suitable Locations: | Beach Front |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
Resistances: | Gophers/Voles |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness: io ie eeSiat ersbam,prinmto egior nyttitsaqm vuinrdudrgnsef Depth to plant seed Suitable for wintersowing Seeds are hydrophilic |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
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