Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (MK) Macedonia |
Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
Leaves: | Fragrant |
Flowers: | Nocturnal |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall Winter: avbr ortiIoy e ylsabm ter s aeelesbe mof Other |
Inflorescence Type: | Verticillaster |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Medicinal Herb |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Tolerates dry shade |
Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds Needs specific temperature Seeds are hydrophilic |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable for hanging baskets Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
Miscellaneous: | Carnivorous |
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