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Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya

Dudleya Caespitosa

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Overview

Dudleya caespitosa, commonly dubbed Sea Lettuce or Coast Dudleya, is a succulent perennial native to California. Its rosettes of fleshy, pale green leaves span up to 12 inches, crowned by red-stemmed yellow blooms rising to 18 inches high. Preferring well-drained soils, it thrives in USDA zones 9-11 with minimal water needs, making it a splendid low-maintenance option for rock gardens or coastal landscapes. Full sun enhances its vibrant hues.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 11–11Climate Mediterranean
Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — commonly dubbed Sea Lettuce or Coast Dudleya
Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — is a succulent perennial native to CaliforniaSea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — pale green leaves span up to 12 inchesSea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — Preferring well-drained soilsSea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — crowned by red-stemmed yellow blooms rising to 18 inches highSea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — making it a splendid low-maintenance option for rock gardens or coastal landscapesSea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — it thrives in USDA zones 9-11 with minimal water needs+22

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
11–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Crassulaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — commonly dubbed Sea Lettuce or Coast Dudleya
Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — is a succulent perennial native to California
Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — pale green leaves span up to 12 inches
Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — Preferring well-drained soils
Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — crowned by red-stemmed yellow blooms rising to 18 inches high
Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — making it a splendid low-maintenance option for rock gardens or coastal landscapes
Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — it thrives in USDA zones 9-11 with minimal water needs
Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — Full sun enhances its vibrant hues
Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — spoon-shaped leaves that boast a powdery-blue to green hue
Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — Coast Dudleya (Dudleya caespitosa) is an intriguing succulent native to the coastal regions of California
Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — During the late spring to early summer
Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — it sends up striking red stems
Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — usually about 1 foot in height
Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — It is an ideal selection for rock gardens
Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — or as an accent in xeriscaped areas
Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — the Coast Dudleya thrives in full sun to part shade
Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — Minimal maintenance is required, though it's important to avoid overwatering to prevent root rot
Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — given its ability to tolerate sea spray and wind.<br><br>When incorporating into a garden scheme
Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — space individual plants approximately 1 foot apart to allow for their mature spread
Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — Coast Dudleya also fares well in containers
Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — supporting vital pollinators while adding a touch of California's rugged coast to their garden
Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — red and yellow flowers in the garden
Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — succulent with red and yellow blooms
Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — succulent for full or half

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