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Dudleya brittonii

Baja Chalk Dudleya

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Description

Dudleya brittonii is a succulent with a large open rosette of waxy, chalk-like leaves. This plant will grow less than 1' tall but spread 12"-18". 2' tall vertical stalks appear in late spring to early summer, with yellow flowers on top. This succulent does well in coastal areas and needs no summer irrigation. In warmer inland areas, this plant does best with afternoon shade and occasional irrigation during the summer, being careful to water UNDER the leaves. This is a great plant for rock and container gardens or small nooks or chinks in a wall.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.