Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live-Forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (FR) France |
Size: | Small 1/2" to 2 1/2" |
Soil type: | Well draining Sandy / light: u.Tli.sdac k eno dttiw ir eJewoahstotel kiihed srnr n pnlsiyoeoyturleel prs watlmeade une iawh Other |
Foliage: | Cilia Green: tniy Purple Watermarks: lfthgueeaaoee p sWienedhertdr san eleerow vh y.n ln |
Water: | Very low Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Edging Other |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
Availability: | Hard to find |
Toxicity: | Low risk None Possible skin irritant to some people |
Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5a |
Leaves: | Spring ephemeral Needled |
Flowers: | Fragrant |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Winter: r v oeieesma aoltrs ybabfsIy ere temblo Other |
Inflorescence Type: | Panicle |
Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
Uses: | Will Naturalize Suitable for forage |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Flood Resistant Tolerates dry shade |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Scarify seeds: g orvoeg d stroi,nre ebtiiamferpnytiu atS srtnaqmneimiusdei Needs specific temperature Depth to plant seed Suitable for wintersowing: bvalrcoeeyr Sow in situ |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Prefers to be under-potted |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
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