| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-Forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (BG) Bulgaria |
| Awards: | AM* - Award of Merit GdS Semps of the Year: 1399 |
| Size: | Large - 4" to 9" |
| Soil type: | Dry Sandy / light Other |
| Foliage: | Brown Green: we iphstwr,h.etReg sfguited ooeeen tr msor at enipd eedmtrrndph |
| Water: | Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Containers |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | In Water Wet Wet Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
| Leaves: | Broadleaf |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer: meea bte lelrmasti aobIsreeosy rbyofv Late summer or early fall Late fall or early winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Raceme |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Culinary Herb Suitable for forage |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Tolerates dry shade Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Bulbs |
| Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Preferred depth |
| Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
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| Location by goldfinch4 | Jun 13, 2013 12:21 AM | 7 |
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