General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Leaves: Evergreen
Fruit: Dehiscent
Flower Color: White
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Hummingbirds
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Santa Catalina Dudleya
  • Catalina Island Live-Forever
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Dudleya virens subsp. hassei
  • Synonym: Dudleya hassei

Photo Gallery
Location: Regional Parks Botanic Garden
Date: July
photo by Stan Shebs

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
  • Uploaded by Joy
Comments:
  • Posted by robertduval14 (Milford, New Hampshire - Zone 5b) on Dec 16, 2013 4:09 PM concerning plant:
    endemic to Catalina Island, California. Considered an important 'bird food' plant as hummingbirds enjoy the nectar from the flowers.
  • Posted by Baja_Costero (Baja California - Zone 11b) on May 11, 2019 2:52 PM concerning plant:
    Green (powder-free) or whitish (powder-dusted) island Dudleya with open (spreading), white flowers and flattened, non-viscid leaves. Rosettes tend to branch extensively. Native of Santa Catalina & Guadelupe Islands. Attracts hummingbirds.

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