| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Country of Origin: | (IE) Ireland |
| Size: | Mini up to 1/2" |
| Soil type: | Well draining Loamy / Medium Sandy / light |
| Foliage: | Other: iyad geeal rr aGdlsdrntpgd-peenv.e eeeppu |
| Water: | Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Edging |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
| Toxicity: | Low risk None Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
| Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Time: | Summer: eabIosee ea bry ar sl obosevmiflrmtte y Late summer or early fall Late fall or early winter Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Corymb |
| Suitable Locations: | Beach Front Terrariums |
| Uses: | Guardian plant |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Powdery Mildew |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Stratify seeds Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Stolons and runners |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
| Posted by picklepuff (Denver, Colorado - Zone 5b) on May 30, 2012 9:12 AM c phgoko iroltswolnnsCgiinh g n bk .rtos [ Reply to this comment | |
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