Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (YU) Yugoslavia |
Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b |
Leaves: | Good fall color |
Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Late summer or early fall Fall Other: s oaomlerb vboeeeabirter e Ilysfamt ys |
Inflorescence Type: | Compound Umbel |
Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
Uses: | Good as a cover crop |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light: r,mrir tfooptstainne mndedmt tiayosgiq vieS sner a ubueeigri Can handle transplanting Seeds are hydrophilic Other info |
Propagation: Other methods: | Layering |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
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