Dudleya lanceolata

Known as lanceleaf liveforever, this native of southern California and the Baja has succulent, narrow and pointed, blue-green leaves in rosettes and in summer flower stalks to 2 ft tall with clusters of yellow to red flowers. Very nice and very adaptable to various soils though native to rocky crags and slopes. Accepts droughty conditions as well as abundant water and sun to part shade. Frost hardy to 25F, mid USDA zone 9, so best in container with winter protection.

“Lance-leaf Dudleya” is a striking coastal Dudleya found from Big Sur to the Mexican border. It is more adaptable to various situations than most Dudleyas & is found hanging onto sunny cliff sides as well as thriving in flat areas. It grows in full sun & in the shade (though best in filtered shade). Clay is fine, & it has done well on the Redwood Coast of Northern California with 40” of rain. A very adaptable Dudleya! It is a handsome specimen plant with long bluish leaves in a rosette. The flower stem grows to 2' tall & has clusters of yellow-red flowers, quite attractive to hummingbirds. “Lance-leaf Dudleya” would look great with Mimulus puniceus & native Eriogonums, which all bloom at the same time. Also a great candidate for stacked walls & pots.