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Candleholder Dudleya

Dudleya Candelabrum

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Candleholder Dudleya (Dudleya candelabrum) is a sculptural succulent with rosettes reaching up to 12 inches in diameter. This slow-growing perennial boasts fleshy, pointed green leaves with a silvery bloom. During summer, it sends up to 18-inch tall flowering stalks bearing yellow blossoms. Native to California's rocky cliffs, it requires well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade. Drought-tolerant, ideal for xeriscape gardens. USDA zones 9-11.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 10–10
Candleholder Dudleya (Dudleya Candelabrum) — This slow-growing perennial boasts fleshy, pointed green leaves with a silvery bloom
Candleholder Dudleya (Dudleya Candelabrum) — During summer, it sends up to 18-inch tall flowering stalks bearing yellow blossomsCandleholder Dudleya (Dudleya Candelabrum) — Native to California's rocky cliffs, it requires well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to partial shadeCandleholder Dudleya (Dudleya Candelabrum) — Drought-tolerant, ideal for xeriscape gardensCandleholder Dudleya (Dudleya Candelabrum) — scientifically known as Dudleya candelabrumCandleholder Dudleya (Dudleya Candelabrum) — is a captivating succulent that adds an architectural element to any landscape designCandleholder Dudleya (Dudleya Candelabrum) — Originating from the rocky coastal bluffs of California+6

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Crassulaceae

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Candleholder Dudleya (Dudleya Candelabrum) — This slow-growing perennial boasts fleshy, pointed green leaves with a silvery bloom
Candleholder Dudleya (Dudleya Candelabrum) — During summer, it sends up to 18-inch tall flowering stalks bearing yellow blossoms
Candleholder Dudleya (Dudleya Candelabrum) — Native to California's rocky cliffs, it requires well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade
Candleholder Dudleya (Dudleya Candelabrum) — Drought-tolerant, ideal for xeriscape gardens
Candleholder Dudleya (Dudleya Candelabrum) — scientifically known as Dudleya candelabrum
Candleholder Dudleya (Dudleya Candelabrum) — is a captivating succulent that adds an architectural element to any landscape design
Candleholder Dudleya (Dudleya Candelabrum) — Originating from the rocky coastal bluffs of California
Candleholder Dudleya (Dudleya Candelabrum) — this hardy perennial is admired for its impressive rosettes of powdery blue-green leaves
Candleholder Dudleya (Dudleya Candelabrum) — which can span up to 8 inches in diameter
Candleholder Dudleya (Dudleya Candelabrum) — <br><br>One distinctive feature of the Candleholder Dudleya is its striking flower stalks
Candleholder Dudleya (Dudleya Candelabrum) — During the late spring to early summer
Candleholder Dudleya (Dudleya Candelabrum) — the plant sends up candelabra-like inflorescences reaching up to 2 feet in height
Candleholder Dudleya (Dudleya Candelabrum) — which are adorned with clusters of yellow star-shaped flowers

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