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Dudleya virens ssp. hassei
Also Known As
- Dudleya haasei
- Dudleya hassei
- Dudleya hasseii
- Catalina Island Live-Forever
- Catalina Live-for-ever
- Santa Catalina Liveforever
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Dudleya virens ssp. hassei plant details
Dudleya virens ssp. hassei is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring green and white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Dudleya virens ssp. hassei
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: green and white blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dudleya virens ssp. hassei
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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Gardening facts about Dudleya virens ssp. hassei plant
How to Grow Dudleya virens ssp. hassei
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- white
- green
Wildlife
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Dudleya for your garden
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 anthonyi, Dudleya anthonyii, Echeveria anthonyi, Anthony’s Liveforever, Live-Forever
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 3"-5"
Width: 9"-12"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- 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
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