Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live Forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (BE) Belgium |
Size: | Large - 4" to 9": oocrr4s rs. "oeam |
Soil type: | Well draining Sandy / light Other: e upih.inaket htlsnyswd Jlnietewe tu eookdrTer t m eoro sra sul pd.nlwietiarhcawlsi ia ylndee o |
Foliage: | Yellow: vrve fesl tlfotreewa iegshn esa uvy elho |
Water: | Very low Average |
Uses: | Other |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
Availability: | Hard to find |
Toxicity: | Low risk None Possible skin irritant to some people |
Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 3 |
Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
Flowers: | Malodorous |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Fall Winter: tl oyeaseabv rrmeI fbsl eoyemoeba stir Other |
Inflorescence Type: | Cyathium |
Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Topiary |
Uses: | Provides winter interest |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature Days to germinate Suitable for wintersowing Start indoors Other info: mn ,eSgmirdfgarrtastiiesttop iyritin ed muo vaisr nnq obu eee |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Preferred depth Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
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