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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

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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

Gardening facts about Dudleya anthonyi plant

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
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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
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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
Photo of Dudleya caespitosa foliage by Stan Shebs
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aka Candleholder Liveforever

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 14"

Width: 14"

  • sun
  • low
  • dry in summer
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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
Photo of Dudleya edulis foliage by Stan Shebs
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