Dudleya, Bluff Lettuce, Coastal Dudleya, Sand Lettuce
Dudleyacaespitosa 'Carmel'

Family: Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Dudleya (DUD-lee-yuh)
Species: caespitosa (kess-pi-TOH-suh)
Cultivar: Carmel

Category
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Provides Winter Interest
Succulent


Foliage Color
Bronze
Burgundy/Maroon

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Green

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings

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