Hens and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (GR) Greece |
Size: | Medium 2 1/2" to 4" Large - 4" to 9" |
Soil type: | Dry Sandy / light Other: ernhci oo tggsnnginDoipnn rtoiedd .ow e |
Foliage: | Red: eiwtrse a hvl ecbe a.kdd Yellow Watermarks |
Water: | Very low |
Uses: | Edging Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Leaves: | Broadleaf |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Multi-Color |
Flower Time: | Spring: eoyretr b rby sevesmeaI saatoi l emblfo Summer Winter |
Inflorescence Type: | Single |
Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Pollution |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Scarify seeds Needs specific temperature: a euoignsi,sd getineqdeip fSborret s ur tin aviemtminortrm ay Sow in situ Start indoors |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable for hanging baskets Preferred depth |
Miscellaneous: | Carnivorous |
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