Dudleya cymosa [Orange Form]

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 1"-2"
W: 3"-5"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Dudleya cymosa [Orange Form] plant details

Dudleya cymosa [Orange Form] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring orange flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dudleya cymosa [Orange Form]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 IN - 5 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dudleya cymosa [Orange Form]

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The showiest flowers of any Dudleya – and the most cold hardy, too! Word! Naturally growing on coastal cliff faces along the California coast and low-elevation mountains, it forms wee rosettes of succulent leaves up to a mere 2” tall and 5” wide, eventually pupping to form a dense, low-growing hoard. In late Spring, multiple branching flower spikes emerge from each rosette, bearing an airy mass of hummer and butterfly attracting brilliant blooms – ours have been selected for their ultra-showy bright orange flowers! Grown from seed, leaf color is variable with some having a silvery powdering and others being an earthy olive green. Tolerates full sun in cool, coastal regions, but prefers afternoon shade in warmer areas. Hardy to USDA zone 5, but is much longer lived in USDA zone 6 and up. Provide excellent drainage for a happy, healthy plant.