Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (BG) Bulgaria |
Soil type: | Well draining: h iwnole Jte i e ylnslkraaholiprn est. emwt oso s knetiypde i rsrcotwe.uielludraaeha dw tn duTei Loamy / Medium Other |
Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Accent Other |
Pests and Diseases: | Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
Leaves: | Fragrant |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer: boss teamll eeIeo fb risveatoryame ybr Late summer or early fall Year Round |
Inflorescence Type: | Thyrse |
Suitable Locations: | Beach Front |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Powdery Mildew |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature Days to germinate Sow in situ: teger mnvi trymg efSsee s uirttdiiotp bnmuin sedrriaionaa,oq Can handle transplanting |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |
Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
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