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Dudleya virens ssp. hassei) is a succulent perennial herb native to Santa Catalina Island. It tends to grow in rocks and cliffs, at elevations from sea level to 1,300 feet. It spreads slowly outward like many other Dudleyas, and in maturity it will form a clump up to 4 ft. across while remaining very low. It was formerly recognized as a distinct species, D. hassei, and some authorities still list it that way. It is closely related to Dudleya edulis and looks very similar, both species having leaves that are round in cross section. It has less resemblance to the other two subspecies of D. virens, ssp. insularis and ssp. virens, which have somewhat flattened leaves.
Plant in a sunny well draining spot, preferably on a steep rocky bank, cliff or rock wall. Needs no supplemental irrigation after established in it's natural seashore conditions. Performs best near the coast but could be used inland with shade and more water.
Perennial herb, Succulent
3 - 8 in Tall
4 - 6 ft Wide
Mounding, Spreading
Moderate
Summer Semi-deciduous
Yellow
Spring
Containers
Full Sun
Low, Very Low
Max 1x / month once established
Tolerates cold to 20 - 30° F
Fast
Rocky cliffs and pockets of sandy soil.
Tolerates saline soil..
Soil PH: 6 - 7
Can be propagated from seed, very difficult. The seed is minute and dust-like.
14, 15, 16, 17*, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24*
Rocks and cliffs near the coast
Santa Catalina Island Manzanita (Arctostaphylos catalinae), Catalina Cherry (Prunus ilicifolia ssp lyonii), Island Snapdragon (Gambelia speciosa), White Sage (Salvia apiana), St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum giganteum), Island Ceanothus (Ceanothus arboreus), Giant Coreopsis (Leptosyne gigantea), Golden Yarrow (Eriophyllum confertiflorum), Catalina Currant (Ribes viburnifolium), Hollyleaf Redberry (Rhamnus ilicifolia), dwarf or low growing Chamise (Adenostoma fasciculatum)
Butterflies and moths supported
0 confirmed and 3 likely
Orange Tortrix Moth
Argyrotaenia franciscana
Moss' Elfin
Callophrys mossii
Sonoran Blue
Philotes sonorensis