| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-Forever |
| Country of Origin: | (AL) Albania |
| Size: | Medium 2 1/2" to 4": cmie5r nene .ihasi d5t |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining: kine.skltps wtta alirhns. iem lo eil letend t wlJ cwrtr ooears ayupa s iTwrnn e ueidihdoyuedeheo Loamy / Medium |
| Foliage: | Pink Tan: srthpinadee-o eoiGvnecon ise klnpe arrgdalk et.,ip Watermarks |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Edging Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
| Availability: | Hard to find |
| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4a |
| Leaves: | Glaucous Variegated |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer: sorrsa lb evrteayeb emoe lo easyifIbmt Summer Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Thyrse |
| Suitable Locations: | Beach Front Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable for miniature gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Depth to plant seed: mtnvi atiitseoi digngnsaemfpr m yi Srenqr aeitbre u,otreuods Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Seeds are hydrophilic Will not come true from seed: cgBtmnuaaesrsesss e el vplinnr.gti w inr ic mvs yeor blmos soeeuiptnSeeues itran.igdto |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip Bulbs |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
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| Posted by sandnsea2 (Cape Cod, MA, USA - Zone 7a) on Jun 27, 2012 8:32 AM gns slSgvgiErhr f mewut r omSnrn lpaep eaeyo t afveviluemae Odi to aotr.kiinsnosy.r [ Reply to this comment | |
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