Dudleya Species, Orcutt's Dudleya, Orcutt's Liveforever

Dudleyaattenuata subsp. orcuttii

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Dudleya (DUD-lee-yuh)
Synonym
Cotyledon orcuttii
Dudleya orcuttii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Bostonia, California

Spring Valley, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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