Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live Forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (CZ) Czech Republic |
Size: | Extra Large 10" |
Soil type: | Dry Well draining Loamy / Medium Sandy / light Other: l lhkhn syi ay e stmrs iepTwcueo esol strardri Jwweeeidk ndte naaiwueli.leto.teooailnhrtpdu n |
Foliage: | Pink Red Green: vsrwue wtheea go ywDanaes mvinale h |
Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Edging Other |
Pests and Diseases: | Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
Availability: | Hard to find |
Toxicity: | Low risk Possible skin irritant to some people |
Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
Leaves: | Variegated |
Flowers: | Nocturnal |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall: ey trboraf tvmisb oees rIol leeeybsm aa Winter Other |
Inflorescence Type: | Compound Umbel |
Suitable Locations: | Street Tree |
Uses: | Culinary Herb Good as a cover crop |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies |
Resistances: | Gophers/Voles |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Provide darkness: na bgtt mdnai i,vne gt s miueofuseatmyisee Storerridoiirrqn p Scarify seeds Needs specific temperature Seeds are hydrophilic |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf Other |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
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