Dudleya cymosa ssp. paniculata [Pacheco Pass, CA]

Also Known As

Canyon Liveforever

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 4"-8"
W: 5"-12"

planting zones

8a-11

Dudleya cymosa ssp. paniculata [Pacheco Pass, CA] plant details

Dudleya cymosa ssp. paniculata [Pacheco Pass, CA] is a groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dudleya cymosa ssp. paniculata [Pacheco Pass, CA]

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Mature size: 5 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Uses: rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dudleya cymosa ssp. paniculata [Pacheco Pass, CA]

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another in the charming genus of "liveforevers", this California endemic has rosettes of powder-blue, dusted leaves and branched flower stalks of button-like buds opening to light yellow flowers. Prefers gritty soil that drains well in a sunny location with protection from summer water, especially in warm weather. Frost hardy to 10 °F, USDA zone 8, but should be protected from sudden freezes. Crassulaceae