| Hen and chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-forever |
| Country of Origin: | (BG) Bulgaria |
| Soil type: | Dry Loamy / Medium Sandy / light Other |
| Water: | Very low Average |
| Uses: | Accent Containers |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Malodorous |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall Winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Panicle |
| Suitable Locations: | Topiary |
| Uses: | Dye production |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Birds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Stratify seeds Needs specific temperature Depth to plant seed: nd dosiitv pontierai ,eaitufusSete aryrqgiin ntgremrbmme os Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
|---|---|---|
| Wow by valleylynn | Mar 20, 2012 9:32 PM | 4 |
| fast growth by chickhill | Apr 24, 2014 10:33 PM | 0 |
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