Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live-Forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (CA) Canada |
Size: | Large - 4" to 9" |
Soil type: | Loamy / Medium Sandy / light |
Foliage: | Fuzzy Purple Watermarks: awCiuR.r hpp; cesdlye oo rnat nc-nsinrsigo |
Water: | Average |
Uses: | Accent Edging |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
Availability: | Other |
Toxicity: | Low risk None |
Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
Leaves: | Glaucous |
Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Fall Other: vmleer aret bsa loyIo tee bsiryfb aomes |
Inflorescence Type: | Compound Umbel |
Suitable Locations: | Beach Front Terrariums |
Uses: | Provides winter interest |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Tolerates dry shade |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Stratify seeds: n resiaqmregnriytaefeostitt,mvtei pgraSod udni rbnioiuesm Needs specific temperature Suitable for wintersowing Seeds are hydrophilic |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Prefers to be under-potted Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
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