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California Native Plant

Dudleya pulverulenta

Chalk Dudleya, Chalk-Lettuce

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Description

Chalk Dudleya is a succulent. with 12" diameter rosette and waxy leaves; it has interesting flower spikes.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Red, Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Grey, Silver, White

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.