Lanceleaf Liveforever

Dudleya lanceolata

Lanceleaf Liveforever

John Rusk from Berkeley, CA, United States of America

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Crassulaceae
Genus:
Dudleya
Species:
Dudleya lanceolata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Succulent
Height:
4-6 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may, jun, jul
Bloom Colors:
Red, Orange

Native Range

United States: California

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Sonoran blue (Philotes sonorensis)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to rocky outcrops and slopes