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Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (JP) Japan |
Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
Leaves: | Glaucous |
Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Fall: tasyIo rv yem bembaoreos altfb eersl i e Late fall or early winter Other |
Inflorescence Type: | Plume |
Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
Uses: | Good as a cover crop |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
Resistances: | Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds Sow in situ: rnub,etetfdntsidy siiorrioi v oeatnpeuqS grm mti i mraeanegs Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Preferred depth |
Miscellaneous: | Endangered |
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