Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (GR) Greece |
Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10a |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Fragrant |
Flower Time: | Summer Late fall or early winter Year Round |
Inflorescence Type: | Compound |
Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Shade Tree |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Resistances: | Powdery Mildew |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature Depth to plant seed Sow in situ Seeds are hydrophilic: asmvi nr itfepig,uemeudiesrerS iitgaraqosodtnm tn inb r toey Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Prefers to be under-potted |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
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