Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek | |
Live-Forever |
Hybrid: | Yes |
Country of Origin: | (CA) Canada |
Soil type: | Dry Well draining Loamy / Medium |
Foliage: | Purple |
Water: | Very low Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Containers Edging |
Pests and Diseases: | Other |
Offsets per rosette: | 31 and more |
Availability: | Other |
Toxicity: | Low risk None Possible skin irritant to some people |
Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Leaves: | Glaucous |
Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
Flower Color: | Purple |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Late fall or early winter Other: sbbbaereieyt mmsI oa orelea r ylotesvf |
Inflorescence Type: | Plume |
Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Good as a cover crop |
Wildlife Attractant: | Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Fire Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds: qtomnot rrsmfteaet,pnrs v So uiemniiesgnbgi eyiedrta ruida i Scarify seeds Needs specific temperature Suitable for wintersowing Other info |
Propagation: Other methods: | Bulbs |
Containers: | Preferred depth Prefers to be under-potted Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
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