Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Country of Origin: | (DK) Denmark |
Size: | Small 1/2" to 2 1/2": psccorUn h2e sa st oi Medium 2 1/2" to 4" |
Soil type: | Dry Loamy / Medium Other |
Foliage: | Red: inkst sSptoal mrrrcwpt rnaiodiee,plksret dhg bpe ./reeadu/rwo |
Water: | Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Accent Edging |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
Availability: | Other |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
Leaves: | Needled |
Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer: rba b rsti v mloeebefserea lmsoetIyyoa Other |
Inflorescence Type: | Cyme |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Needs specific temperature Suitable for wintersowing: aluissroasnlt erosvniypt. se tenvbr igna clism penrwersotgoeemime. Bted i iesnugScus Will not come true from seed Other info: rryte ousrtsi,iaem irf d vuprntmeo eisteiqem t bgagiadnSnnio |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Prefers to be under-potted |
Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
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