Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (YU) Yugoslavia |
Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
Plant Habit: | Fern |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Leaves: | Needled |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring: oyoa bfoevabeblmeamyes reie Irl r s tst Spring Late summer or early fall Late fall or early winter |
Inflorescence Type: | Catkin |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Shade Tree |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Rabbit Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Stratify seeds Scarify seeds: m,emvyoqrsudSoinsa iriipmtrbfdt ti e ireti o gesegatnraenn u Start indoors |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Preferred depth |
Miscellaneous: | Endangered |
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