| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-Forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (IT) Italy |
| Size: | Extra Large 10" |
| Soil type: | Well draining Loamy / Medium Sandy / light Other: tio ualar itklna nsnedthdepsoJsiarl Tuie wm yhioakwtdyeteewr rp lu t.snloieoi cl sde enw .here |
| Foliage: | Smooth: cv ahrDn.k d ns gaiaap g&eieedt rl oedbeeekpmeywtpha Red |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Containers Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
| Availability: | Easy to find |
| Toxicity: | Low risk Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Leaves: | Needled |
| Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Winter Year Round |
| Inflorescence Type: | Raceme |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Erosion control |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Provide darkness: y rei rgfi, ivsnrqbei teu sdmnit npmatguSsrirteeoaito nmadeo Needs specific temperature Sow in situ Start indoors |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Layering |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
|---|---|---|
| Gorgeous by valleylynn | Oct 16, 2011 9:08 PM | 0 |
| Sempervivum 'Maria Laach' by valleylynn | May 20, 2013 1:09 PM | 3 |
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