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Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (CA) Canada |
Soil type: | Dry Well draining Loamy / Medium Sandy / light |
Water: | Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Containers Other |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b |
Leaves: | Other |
Flowers: | Fragrant |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Late fall or early winter Year Round: tleemm frsraeib eosboIt olr ebvseaayy |
Inflorescence Type: | Plume |
Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
Resistances: | Tolerates foot traffic |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Self fertile Provide darkness Depth to plant seed Will not come true from seed: o rnst rmpaeii uafqitebaeuimdggrneisredmvtn,oo y esntStiir |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots Preferred depth |
Miscellaneous: | Genetically Modified |
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