Hen And Chickens Houseleek

Jovibarba sobolifera

Physical Characteristics

Jovibarba sobolifera is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in leaf all year, in flower in July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

Europe to Asia.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds; East Wall. In. West Wall. In.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Shoots Edible Uses: Leaf rosettes and young shoots - raw[74].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known