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Dudleya collomiae
Also Known As
- Cotyledon saxosa
- Dudleya saxosa ssp. collomiae
- Echeveria collomiae
- Live Forever
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 6"-18"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 8b-10b
Dudleya collomiae plant details
Dudleya collomiae is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Dudleya collomiae
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: collectible, container plant, desert garden, firescaping/fire wise, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dudleya collomiae
- USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Dudleya collomiae
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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aka Dudleya cymosa [San Luis Obispo, CA], Echeveria cymosa, Canyon live-forever
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8a-12
Size
Height: 3"-4"
Width: 6"-8"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Liveforever
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 3"-10"
Width: 3"-12"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Cotyledon anthonyi, Dudleya anthonyii, Echeveria anthonyi, Anthony’s Liveforever, Live-Forever
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 3"-5"
Width: 9"-12"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry in summer
aka Cotyledon caespitosa, Echeveria caespitosa
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 24"
Width: 24"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry in summer
aka Candleholder Liveforever
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 14"
Width: 14"
- sun
- low
- dry in summer
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