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San Diego Dudleya

Dudleya Edulis

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Overview

The San Diego Dudleya, or Dudleya edulis, is a resilient succulent perfect for xeriscaping in Zones 9-11. Its rosettes of fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves reach up to 6 inches wide. Come spring, it flaunts stems of 10 to 18 inches topped with small white flowers. This drought-tolerant native requires well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade, minimal water post-establishment, and is an alluring addition to any water-wise garden.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 9–10Type Succulent
San Diego Dudleya (Dudleya Edulis) — The plant's ability to cope with rocky; its rosettes of fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves reach up to 6 inches wide

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Succulent
Family
Crassulaceae

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San Diego Dudleya (Dudleya Edulis) — Come spring, it flaunts stems of 10 to 18 inches topped with small white flowers
San Diego Dudleya (Dudleya Edulis) — as well as a low maintenance addition for water-wise gardens; in late spring to early summer
San Diego Dudleya (Dudleya Edulis) — Come spring, it flaunts stems of 10 to 18 inches topped with small white flowers; adding an alluring contrast against the
San Diego Dudleya (Dudleya Edulis) — adding an alluring contrast against the foliage.<br><br>For optimal growth; which can be prominently displayed when
San Diego Dudleya (Dudleya Edulis) — succulent with yellow blooms
San Diego Dudleya (Dudleya Edulis) — The leaves emerge from a caudex
San Diego Dudleya (Dudleya Edulis) — The leaves emerge from a caudex, image 41
San Diego Dudleya (Dudleya Edulis) — The San Diego Dudleya, or Dudleya edulis, is a resilient succulent perfect for xeriscaping in Zones 9-11; this, image 55
San Diego Dudleya (Dudleya Edulis) — spatulate leaves that form dense; succulent for full or half, image 66
San Diego Dudleya (Dudleya Edulis) — adding an alluring contrast against the foliage.<br><br>For optimal growth
San Diego Dudleya (Dudleya Edulis) — spatulate leaves that form dense; succulent for full or half
San Diego Dudleya (Dudleya Edulis) — In late spring to early summer; the San Diego Dudleya, or Dudleya edulis, is a resilient succulent perfect for xeriscaping
San Diego Dudleya (Dudleya Edulis) — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11; and is an alluring addition to any water-wise garden
San Diego Dudleya (Dudleya Edulis) — The leaves emerge from a caudex, image 68
San Diego Dudleya (Dudleya Edulis) — which can be prominently displayed when planted on a slope or in well-draining containers; nutrient-poor soils makes it an
San Diego Dudleya (Dudleya Edulis) — emanating a glaucous green to pale gray appearance
San Diego Dudleya (Dudleya Edulis) — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11; and is an alluring addition to any water-wise garden, image 63
San Diego Dudleya (Dudleya Edulis) — Mature plants typically reach heights of about 4 to 8 inches; emanating a glaucous green to pale gray, image 64
San Diego Dudleya (Dudleya Edulis) — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11
San Diego Dudleya (Dudleya Edulis) — yellow flowers in the garden
San Diego Dudleya (Dudleya Edulis) — scientifically dubbed Dudleya edulis; dudleya edulis requires a sunny exposure and well-drained soil
San Diego Dudleya (Dudleya Edulis) — with a rosette spread of around 6 inches; the plant's ability to cope with rocky
San Diego Dudleya (Dudleya Edulis) — nutrient-poor soils makes it an exemplary candidate for challenging sites
San Diego Dudleya (Dudleya Edulis) — Mature plants typically reach heights of about 4 to 8 inches; emanating a glaucous green to pale gray appearance
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