Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (AL) Albania |
Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Wet Mesic Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Year Round: er Ibfmov eoeelt orye re bltassi b masay Other |
Inflorescence Type: | Corymb |
Suitable Locations: | Topiary |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Flood Resistant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Stratify seeds Suitable for wintersowing |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
Pollinators: | Birds |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Genetically Modified |
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