Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live-Forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (CH) Switzerland |
Soil type: | Dry Loamy / Medium Sandy / light |
Water: | Very low Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Containers Edging |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
Toxicity: | Low risk Possible skin irritant to some people |
Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4a |
Leaves: | Good fall color |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Spring Late fall or early winter: ao bsbtelo sbioe y ea rmrv fImletyr esae |
Inflorescence Type: | Cluster |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Topiary |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Resistances: | Powdery Mildew Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Self fertile: g isiieureie ieu yfevritnrmtdnsaom ,pgnrSattinbet asd mor qo Provide darkness Scarify seeds Can handle transplanting |
Propagation: Other methods: | Stolons and runners |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Preferred depth Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Endangered |
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