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Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (CA) Canada |
Size: | Other |
Soil type: | Dry Well draining Sandy / light: eslnil ludcau oa ayo miTp eni lrrnt et aeetslioinh iht w knasyeithr uerrJo.doee.wt wsdlepd s kwe Other |
Foliage: | Silver/Grey: rnsnG bGoe sawt asorogcr,.glolo t lrtitoc heaenwt.buimormeioenyrna Cilia |
Water: | Average |
Uses: | Edging |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
Availability: | Other |
Toxicity: | Low risk None |
Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6a |
Leaves: | Needled |
Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Late summer or early fall Winter: feeooemy tioIabsslbbl e raee amysrv tr Year Round |
Inflorescence Type: | Raceme |
Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Erosion control |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Resistances: | Flood Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Stratify seeds Days to germinate Other info: b e vttnirirrooeisSim dygaqgpm i ntd im st e,nusreatenariueof |
Propagation: Other methods: | Bulbs |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Endangered |
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