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

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; crowned by red-stemmed yellow blooms rising to 18 inches high

Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — is a succulent perennial native to California; during the late spring to early summer

Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — pale green leaves span up to 12 inches; space individual plants approximately 1 foot apart to allow for their

Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — Preferring well-drained soils; full sun enhances its vibrant hues

Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — crowned by red-stemmed yellow blooms rising to 18 inches high; commonly dubbed Sea Lettuce or Coast Dudleya

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