Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (BE) Belgium |
Size: | Extra Large 10" |
Foliage: | Pink Smooth |
Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Leaves: | Good fall color |
Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring: elyreaeavo stset Ie lbebymaoomb srifr Spring Late spring or early summer Other |
Inflorescence Type: | Compound Umbel |
Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
Uses: | Erosion control |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Provide darkness Scarify seeds Days to germinate Will not come true from seed: iet inmeoem gdrvm irtort eudueroSqyg sntrnabiapsea it,s inif |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
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