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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) — ideally receiving a few hours of direct sunlight daily; yellow flowers in the garden, image 68

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — succulent for full or half

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — adding a bold contrast to rock gardens or as focal points in xeriscaped designs; the 'Giant Chalk Dudleya,' is a, image 82

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — up to 2-foot tall inflorescences capped with clusters of bright red to coral flowers; dudleya brittonii sends up erect, image 51

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — With minimal water needs, it's ideal for drought-tolerant landscapes; adding a bold contrast to rock gardens or as, image 61

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — Dudleyas produce yellow inflorescences on tall stalks in summer; up to 2-foot tall inflorescences capped with, image 62

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — ideally receiving a few hours of direct sunlight daily

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — attracting pollinators such as hummingbirds

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

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — commonly known as Giant Chalk Dudleya or Britton's Dudleya; native to Baja California, image 45

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — succulent with yellow blooms

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — succulent for full or half; and as a focal point in drought-resistant plantings, image 76

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

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

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — ideally receiving a few hours of direct sunlight daily; yellow flowers in the garden, image 87

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

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

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — Dudleya brittonii sends up erect

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — Dudleya brittonii sends up erect; dudleyas produce yellow inflorescences on tall stalks in summer

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — up to 2-foot tall inflorescences capped with clusters of bright red to coral flowers

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — attracting pollinators such as hummingbirds; succulent for full or half, image 52

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — the 'Giant Chalk Dudleya,' is a striking succulent that boasts a rosette of powdery silver leaves; with minimal water, image 58

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — Dudleya brittonii sends up erect; dudleyas produce yellow inflorescences on tall stalks in summer, image 69

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — reaching up to 18 inches in diameter; ideally receiving a few hours of direct sunlight daily, image 40

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