Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (CZ) Czech Republic |
Soil type: | Well draining Loamy / Medium Sandy / light |
Water: | Very low |
Uses: | Containers Edging |
Pests and Diseases: | Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring: y m abe lbatoIvtreelmyfbess ae ro sio er Late fall or early winter Year Round Other |
Inflorescence Type: | Cyathium |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Fire Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Days to germinate Depth to plant seed Start indoors: omereg,dmeernonuaiariair ttibonss inyuf edrvsietSt q timg p Seeds are hydrophilic |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Preferred depth |
Miscellaneous: | Endangered |
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