Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya
Dudleya Caespitosa
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 11–11Type SucculentClimate Mediterranean
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Very Low
- USDA zones
- 11–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Succulent
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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