Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live-Forever |
Country of Origin: | (AL) Albania |
Size: | Medium 2 1/2" to 4": cmie5r nene .ihasi d5t |
Soil type: | Dry Well draining: kine.skltps wtta alirhns. iem lo eil letend t wlJ cwrtr ooears ayupa s iTwrnn e ueidihdoyuedeheo Loamy / Medium |
Foliage: | Pink Tan: srthpinadee-o eoiGvnecon ise klnpe arrgdalk et.,ip Watermarks |
Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Edging Other |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Offsets per rosette: | 11 to 20 |
Availability: | Hard to find |
Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4a |
Leaves: | Glaucous Variegated |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer: sorrsa lb evrteayeb emoe lo easyifIbmt Summer Other |
Inflorescence Type: | Thyrse |
Suitable Locations: | Beach Front Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable for miniature gardens |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Depth to plant seed: mtnvi atiitseoi digngnsaemfpr m yi Srenqr aeitbre u,otreuods Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Seeds are hydrophilic Will not come true from seed: cgBtmnuaaesrsesss e el vplinnr.gti w inr ic mvs yeor blmos soeeuiptnSeeues itran.igdto |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip Bulbs |
Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
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