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 |
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