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| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (CA) Canada |
| Size: | Extra Large 10" |
| Soil type: | Well draining Loamy / Medium Sandy / light Other: at.e upallireal yuars ks wdeslyw dhidnkpd terrlieuehtio he. tecJl tneiw rTsn ineits aoowoe mno |
| Foliage: | Green Yellow: itny |
| Water: | Very low Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Edging |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
| Toxicity: | None Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5a |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Spring: eesml e iyalbeb I er vofmbtsyr aooearts Winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Plume |
| Suitable Locations: | Beach Front Topiary |
| Uses: | Medicinal Herb |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds: sdyurooms n dfnieegnoiiivrm irset eapiStut,qmertatnaig rb e Days to germinate Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
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