Dudleya Species, Bluff Lettuce, Coastal Dudleya, Sand Lettuce, Sea Lettuce

Dudleyacaespitosa

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Dudleya (DUD-lee-yuh)
Species
caespitosa (kess-pi-TOH-suh)
Synonym
Cotyledon caespitosa
Dudleya cotyledon
Echeveria caespitosa
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From softwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Brentwood, California

Reseda, California

Richmond, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2004 | positive

This is a native coastal California species - vigorous suckerer and nearly white in color. Makes a good succulent drought resistant grou...Read More

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