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Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (ES) Spain |
Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Late summer or early fall Winter: me oe rfbIslstsmieao abeyv eoaey bt rlr |
Inflorescence Type: | Catkin |
Suitable Locations: | Terrariums |
Uses: | Erosion control |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Squirrels |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Suitable for wintersowing Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane |
Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
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