Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live-Forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (UK) United Kingdom |
Soil type: | Dry Loamy / Medium Other |
Water: | Very low Average |
Uses: | Containers |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
Leaves: | Glaucous |
Flowers: | Nocturnal |
Flower Time: | Fall Year Round |
Inflorescence Type: | Single |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Rabbit Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds Scarify seeds Needs specific temperature Depth to plant seed Other info: orn o defitmaibomgmey t pug iatareitisdrnvseu, nS rent qesrii |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Endangered |
Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
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