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Dudleya cymosa ssp. pumila [96-226]

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 2"-3"
  • W: 2"-4"

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Dudleya cymosa ssp. pumila [96-226] plant details

Dudleya cymosa ssp. pumila [96-226] is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 cymosa ssp. pumila [96-226]

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 IN - 4 IN - wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dudleya cymosa ssp. pumila [96-226]

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Definitely the hardiest form collected at 7,200', 2-3 inch candelabras of bright Zauschneria red flowers on short stems; 2" rosettes are a glaucous silvery blue dusted with white powder, Collected in California at 7,200'. ZONE 6

Gardening facts about Dudleya cymosa ssp. pumila [96-226] plant

How to Grow Dudleya cymosa ssp. pumila [96-226]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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