Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (JP) Japan |
Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Nocturnal |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring: bmfyo m r esaee ovlseslryrato taIbbiee Spring Summer Year Round |
Inflorescence Type: | Cyme |
Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
Uses: | Water gardens |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Squirrels |
Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ Start indoors Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Preferred depth |
Miscellaneous: | Carnivorous |
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