Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live-Forever |
Country of Origin: | (YU) Yugoslavia |
Size: | Medium 2 1/2" to 4" |
Soil type: | Dry Loamy / Medium: ealplolseerkw eu e d eyep.ayu e.s teiw c i worer ohnalw t mtttTsli hos nakorrd ndnhdsi iii tJeanlu Sandy / light Other |
Foliage: | Tan: rl aRha ieeflevkdvu breed ycdaeesra |
Water: | Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Accent Edging Other |
Pests and Diseases: | Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
Availability: | Hard to find |
Toxicity: | Low risk None Possible skin irritant to some people |
Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4b |
Leaves: | Other |
Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Flower Time: | Spring Summer Fall: eefbbsrr eaooees o tya rbv elli sIaytmm |
Inflorescence Type: | Cyme |
Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
Uses: | Vegetable |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Birds Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Scarify seeds Needs specific temperature Sow in situ Start indoors: rt dtrdmairitnf mesye uietaoii,rn iqgnr emSsobsav ounegiept |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights |
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