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Dyckia choristaminea 'Frazzle Dazzle'
Also Known As
- Frazzle Dazzle Hardy Bromeliad
Plant type
cactus / succulent, bromeliad
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 10"-15"
planting zones
- 8a-12
Dyckia choristaminea 'Frazzle Dazzle' plant details
Dyckia choristaminea 'Frazzle Dazzle' is an evergreen bromeliad or cactus / succulent with blue, bronze and purple foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Dyckia choristaminea 'Frazzle Dazzle'
- Plant type: bromeliad or cactus / succulent
- Plant family: bromeliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, bronze and purple
- Mature size: 10 IN - 15 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: spiky
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dyckia choristaminea 'Frazzle Dazzle'
- USDA Zones: 8a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Dyckia choristaminea 'Frazzle Dazzle'
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- bronze
- blue
- purple
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Bromeliad
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Bromeliad
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"
- sun - bright shade
- low
- dry in summer
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Bromeliad
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- low - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
Plant Type
Bromeliad
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 10"-20"
Width: 12"-24"
- bright shade
- regular
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
aka Dyckia mariner-lapostolelii, White Dyckia
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Bromeliad
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - moderate
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
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