Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (BG) Bulgaria |
Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
Flowers: | Nocturnal |
Flower Time: | Spring Late summer or early fall Fall: armoI tsvobiots beefesaemr rl eby l yae Winter |
Inflorescence Type: | Thyrse |
Suitable Locations: | Beach Front |
Uses: | Good as a cover crop |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Depth to plant seed: stmetgainmrin a nmt odgie,eru ri iuoa fbrsodieyspentivteqSr Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
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