Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (CA) Canada |
Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5a |
Leaves: | Needled |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall: liI obyorelorstsbsem mrbeae avfeyaet Winter |
Inflorescence Type: | Single |
Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Dried Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature Sow in situ Start indoors |
Propagation: Other methods: | Stolons and runners |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
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