| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Country of Origin: | (SK) Slovakia |
| Size: | Medium 2 1/2" to 4" |
| Soil type: | Loamy / Medium Other |
| Water: | Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Edging |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
| Availability: | Other |
| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 3 |
| Leaves: | Variegated |
| Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Late fall or early winter: rel a aImfoevt y to esersebm oiesylbrba Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Corymb |
| Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening Topiary |
| Uses: | Suitable for miniature gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Squirrels |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature Sow in situ Start indoors: septytnSrorusqdesiairtnei imnoba g ig e,tfim n arv edtoe uimr Seeds are hydrophilic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
| Posted by valleylynn (Dallas, OR - Zone 8b) on Nov 15, 2012 12:44 PM tAstlon oe c s ssonvt ueeh a.sitg dmsteTyp n.sn [ Reply to this comment | |
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