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Dudleya abramsii ssp. setchellii

Also Known As

  • Dudleya setchellii
  • Santa Clara Valley Dudleya

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 10"-20"
  • W: 10"-20"

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Dudleya abramsii ssp. setchellii plant details

Dudleya abramsii ssp. setchellii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dudleya abramsii ssp. setchellii

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 IN - 20 IN - wide, 10 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dudleya abramsii ssp. setchellii

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Santa Cruz Mountains, endangered, grows in serpentine soils.

Gardening facts about Dudleya abramsii ssp. setchellii plant

How to Grow Dudleya abramsii ssp. setchellii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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