Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live-Forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (NL) The Netherlands |
Awards: | SR* = Silver Rosette: 1918 |
Size: | Other |
Soil type: | Dry Well draining: lihh.tcehnoonoilnwerisa r u tadtaJe yk keuill naye dui.iw eewett rdapeonss dpe s mo elTw i lrr ts Sandy / light Other |
Foliage: | Green: oobgG e.rdh ii.;c-lkifp n e idce glhleas pietnsiskhns narrdepu& ls tedcm a nk od enyefvgebrst&ot tHot |
Water: | Average |
Uses: | Edging |
Pests and Diseases: | Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
Availability: | Hard to find |
Toxicity: | Low risk Possible skin irritant to some people |
Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring: eireosoy y tlaeIelvr bebobe af mas tmsr Late fall or early winter Winter Other |
Inflorescence Type: | Panicle |
Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Topiary |
Uses: | Water gardens |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Tolerates foot traffic |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Needs specific temperature Start indoors: ra ibiretri oeevietsp asSfs,gitinm geatdytnr qur d iunnm omoe Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
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