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Dudleya

Dudleya Brittonii

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Overview

Dudleya brittonii, the 'Giant Chalk Dudleya,' is a striking succulent that boasts a rosette of powdery silver leaves, reaching up to 18 inches in diameter. This plant prefers well-drained soil and thrives in USDA zones 9-11. With minimal water needs, it's ideal for drought-tolerant landscapes. Dudleyas produce yellow inflorescences on tall stalks in summer, adding a bold contrast to rock gardens or as focal points in xeriscaped designs.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–11Type SucculentClimate Mediterranean

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — and as a focal point in drought-resistant plantings

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Succulent
Family: Crassulaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — It requires minimal maintenance and is best positioned in full sun to partial shade, image 48

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — succulent for full or half; and as a focal point in drought-resistant plantings

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — Dudleyas produce yellow inflorescences on tall stalks in summer; up to 2-foot tall inflorescences capped with, image 81

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — Dudleyas produce yellow inflorescences on tall stalks in summer; up to 2-foot tall inflorescences capped with clusters of bright

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — With minimal water needs, it's ideal for drought-tolerant landscapes; adding a bold contrast to rock gardens or as, image 80

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — This plant prefers well-drained soil and thrives in USDA zones 9-11

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — reaching up to 18 inches in diameter; ideally receiving a few hours of direct sunlight daily, image 78

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — succulent with yellow blooms; this perennial plant boasts silvery-white rosettes that can reach a substantial diameter of up to

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — This plant prefers well-drained soil and thrives in USDA zones 9-11; succulent with yellow blooms, image 79

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — It requires minimal maintenance and is best positioned in full sun to partial shade, image 29

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — this perennial plant boasts silvery-white rosettes that can reach a substantial diameter of up to 18 inches; this, image 66

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — this perennial plant boasts silvery-white rosettes that can reach a substantial diameter of up to 18 inches; this plant prefers

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — adding a bold contrast to rock gardens or as focal points in xeriscaped designs; the 'Giant Chalk Dudleya,' is a, image 44

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — reaching up to 18 inches in diameter

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — These compelling attributes make it an excellent choice for rock gardens; commonly known as Giant Chalk Dudleya or Britton's

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — and as a focal point in drought-resistant plantings; attracting pollinators such as hummingbirds

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — With minimal water needs, it's ideal for drought-tolerant landscapes

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — the 'Giant Chalk Dudleya,' is a striking succulent that boasts a rosette of powdery silver leaves; with minimal water needs, it's

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — This plant prefers well-drained soil and thrives in USDA zones 9-11; succulent with yellow blooms, image 60

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — commonly known as Giant Chalk Dudleya or Britton's Dudleya

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — yellow flowers in the garden; reaching up to 18 inches in diameter, image 74

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — adding a bold contrast to rock gardens or as focal points in xeriscaped designs

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — the 'Giant Chalk Dudleya,' is a striking succulent that boasts a rosette of powdery silver leaves; with minimal water, image 39

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — succulent with yellow blooms; this perennial plant boasts silvery-white rosettes that can reach a substantial, image 56

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