Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live-Forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (IE) Ireland |
Soil type: | Dry Well draining Sandy / light: wtpit e wtnsnp deh.otnk t e rlaeoe aoiuara wcdytdilni hl riyse.hTJeom nelk idwerlai ueose ss lur Other |
Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Containers Edging |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Leaves: | Broadleaf |
Flowers: | Fragrant |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Late spring or early summer: eortvlfI s abesta seoe riyrmebba oe myl Summer Late fall or early winter |
Inflorescence Type: | Umbel |
Suitable Locations: | Beach Front |
Uses: | Vegetable |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Resistances: | Gophers/Voles |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ: tgsi,Seou a yriiur etes vo mtdsitoeireqaragmeb nrnfmidtnn pi Other info |
Propagation: Other methods: | Other |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Preferred depth |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights |
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