Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Canyon Liveforever (Dudleya cymosa ssp. cymosa) is a native perennial herb that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow in rocky slopes, at elevations from 300-8900 feet.

Plant type

Perennial herb, Succulent

Size

4 - 6 in Tall

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Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Special uses

Containers

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Low, Very Low

Sunset Zones

7*, 8, 9, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24*

Site type

Rocky outcrops, slopes, talus

Hummingbirds
Birds
Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 3 likely

Confirmed Likely

Orange Tortrix Moth

Argyrotaenia franciscana

Moss' Elfin

Callophrys mossii

Sonoran Blue

Philotes sonorensis