Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (IE) Ireland |
Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
Leaves: | Needled |
Flowers: | Nocturnal |
Flower Time: | Summer: beIfe bb ayrevrsistta a osoyee ml rmoel Winter Year Round |
Inflorescence Type: | Panicle |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Tolerates dry shade |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds Needs specific temperature Days to germinate: trnemre,tniit i iboedSigsis eogiqrtfasa menauty pud r ovmnre Seeds are hydrophilic |
Propagation: Other methods: | Stolons and runners |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Preferred depth |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
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