Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (EE) Estonia |
Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5a |
Leaves: | Variegated |
Flowers: | Fragrant |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Late summer or early fall: emevfa ibelb laatoyrter sombsesIro ey Winter |
Inflorescence Type: | Raceme |
Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
Uses: | Dye production |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Resistances: | Squirrels |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Self fertile Suitable for wintersowing: e etp,niie e eatmuisirarrsbatS ormidto tnfgriq nunvysidgeom Start indoors Seeds are hydrophilic |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
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