Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (CH) Switzerland |
Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Malodorous |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Late summer or early fall Winter: rste l oamr l e yoeterbavsesfy mbbeiIao Other |
Inflorescence Type: | Umbel |
Suitable Locations: | Street Tree |
Uses: | Erosion control |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies |
Resistances: | Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds: g,es st vm eoiSrmra tepa uat iqbenyfmrnedrirgutt diisoeninio Days to germinate Will not come true from seed Other info |
Propagation: Other methods: | Stolons and runners |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Prefers to be under-potted Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
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