Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live-Forever | |
Cobweb Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (DK) Denmark |
Size: | Medium 2 1/2" to 4" |
Soil type: | Well draining Loamy / Medium Other |
Foliage: | Fuzzy: olas ehgse odnlshota oyw hre rgtc y clt.r T-tHv.iyheelitguv efiesltaeui ietgrr Green |
Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Accent Containers |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
Availability: | Hard to find |
Toxicity: | Low risk Possible skin irritant to some people |
Plant Habit: | Fern |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4a |
Leaves: | Needled |
Flowers: | Fragrant |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Late summer or early fall: elbabrvmrIbee oteiaf sso olm ey rsa tey Late fall or early winter Year Round |
Inflorescence Type: | Single |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Days to germinate Sow in situ Other info |
Propagation: Other methods: | Crowns |
Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
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