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Dudleya anthonyi
Also Known As
- Cotyledon anthonyi
- Dudleya anthonyii
- Echeveria anthonyi
- Anthony’s Liveforever
- Live-Forever
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3"-5"
- W: 9"-12"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Dudleya anthonyi plant details
Dudleya anthonyi is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and white foliage. In spring and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Dudleya anthonyi
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and white
- Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 5 IN - tall
- Flowers: orange and red blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: collectible, container plant, desert garden, easy-to-grow, firescaping/fire wise, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dudleya anthonyi
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained
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By: Stan Shebs
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How to Grow Dudleya anthonyi
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- white
- blue
Flower Color
- red
- orange
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
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 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
aka Cotyledon edulis, Echeveria edulis, Sedum edule, Stylophyllum edule, Fingertips, Ladies Fingers
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 4"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry in summer
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