Botanical Name: Dudleya hassei
Common Name: Live-Forever Type of Plant: dicot: succulent Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a low, many-branched succulent sub-shrub, with fleshy leaves arising in rosette-fashion from stubby stems to form a low, rounded clump; older plants slowly spread Height 6" - 12" Spread 1' - 2' Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoors tolerates sun and shade; prefers some shade inland Soil prefers dry, well-draining sites; avoid wet clay Hardiness hardy (zones 14-24); thrives in warm, low-elevation coastal locations Morphology: Leaves distinctly fleshy, linear-lanceolate, 2"-5" long, pale green; usually 15-30 arising in rosette-fashion Flowers creamy white, 1/2" wide; crowded on a many-branched cyme; April - June Fruit a small follicle Propagation: seed or cuttings Usage: an excellent low facer plant, valued for its distinct form and foliage characteristics; may be used as a container plant; rock gardens Landscape Care: Watering very little required after establishment; prefers an occasional deep soak Fertilizing none needed Pruning none, except to remove old flower stalks Pests/Diseases relatively free; snails/slugs problem in cool wet locations Special Conditions/Other Origin: Catalina/Baja Family: Crassulaceae Notes: |
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