Dudleya virens ssp hassei ~ Catalina Island Liveforever

Dudleya virens hassei is an island endemic from the cliffs of Catalina Island where the native population is endangered. The Catalina Island Live Forever grows in cracks between the rocks and even in the gaps between terracotta roof tiles on the islands older buildings. This planting is planted in the gap between dry-laid bricks with an east exposure. The foliage color of Dudleya hassei varies from straight gray to red at the tips of the succulent leaves with more sun and drought stress. Dudleya hassei is hardy into at least the high teens F° where it has prospered for many years in a large container in my garden. Note the yellow flowers. They are one of the characteristics that determine the species.

Plants in the genus Dudleya featured on this site:
Dudleya anomola
Dudleya brittonii * Giant Chalk Dudleya
Dudleya caespitosa * Sea Lettuce
Dudleya candelabrum * Candleholder Liveforever
Dudleya farinosa * Bluff Lettuce, Cliff Lettuce
Dudleya guadalupensis
Dudleya lanceolata * Lance Leaf Live Forever
Dudleya pulverulenta * Chalk Liveforever
Dudleya traskiae * Santa Barbara Island Liveforever
Dudleya virens hassei * Catalina Island Liveforever