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Dudleya 'Anacapa'

Also Known As

  • Dudleya greenii 'Anacampa'

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Dudleya 'Anacapa' plant details

Dudleya 'Anacapa' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dudleya 'Anacapa'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dudleya 'Anacapa'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Narrow-leafed hybrid from Wayne Roderick forming tight mounds to 18". Summer flowers on 12" stems are pale yellow. Gray-white foliage blushes rose-purple in winter chill. Strong, handsome selection that is best used in dry conditions.

Gardening facts about Dudleya 'Anacapa' plant

How to Grow Dudleya 'Anacapa'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

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Size

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Width: 6"-8"

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

9b-11

Size

Height: 3"-5"

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  • sun - bright shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Size

Height: 24"

Width: 24"

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Plant Type

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Zones

8a-11

Size

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Width: 14"

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