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Dudleya

Dudleya Brittonii

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Overview

Dudleya brittonii, the 'Giant Chalk Dudleya,' is a striking succulent that boasts a rosette of powdery silver leaves, reaching up to 18 inches in diameter. This plant prefers well-drained soil and thrives in USDA zones 9-11. With minimal water needs, it's ideal for drought-tolerant landscapes. Dudleyas produce yellow inflorescences on tall stalks in summer, adding a bold contrast to rock gardens or as focal points in xeriscaped designs.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–11Climate Mediterranean
Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — the 'Giant Chalk Dudleya,' is a striking succulent that boasts a rosette of powdery silver leaves

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Crassulaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — adding a bold contrast to rock gardens or as focal points in xeriscaped designs; the 'Giant Chalk Dudleya,' is a striking
Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — commonly known as Giant Chalk Dudleya or Britton's Dudleya; native to Baja California
Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — It requires minimal maintenance and is best positioned in full sun to partial shade, image 29
Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — Dudleya brittonii sends up erect; dudleyas produce yellow inflorescences on tall stalks in summer
Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — ideally receiving a few hours of direct sunlight daily; yellow flowers in the garden
Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — this perennial plant boasts silvery-white rosettes that can reach a substantial diameter of up to 18 inches; this plant prefers
Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — Native to Baja California; these compelling attributes make it an excellent choice for rock gardens
Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — and as a focal point in drought-resistant plantings; attracting pollinators such as hummingbirds
Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — up to 2-foot tall inflorescences capped with clusters of bright red to coral flowers; dudleya brittonii sends up erect
Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — attracting pollinators such as hummingbirds; succulent for full or half
Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — yellow flowers in the garden; reaching up to 18 inches in diameter
Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — These compelling attributes make it an excellent choice for rock gardens; commonly known as Giant Chalk Dudleya or Britton's
Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — succulent with yellow blooms; this perennial plant boasts silvery-white rosettes that can reach a substantial diameter of up to
Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — This plant prefers well-drained soil and thrives in USDA zones 9-11; succulent with yellow blooms, image 41
Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — the 'Giant Chalk Dudleya,' is a striking succulent that boasts a rosette of powdery silver leaves; with minimal water, image 39
Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — reaching up to 18 inches in diameter; ideally receiving a few hours of direct sunlight daily, image 40
Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — With minimal water needs, it's ideal for drought-tolerant landscapes; adding a bold contrast to rock gardens or as, image 42
Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — Dudleyas produce yellow inflorescences on tall stalks in summer; up to 2-foot tall inflorescences capped with, image 43
Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — succulent for full or half; and as a focal point in drought-resistant plantings
Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — It requires minimal maintenance and is best positioned in full sun to partial shade, image 48
Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — ideally receiving a few hours of direct sunlight daily; yellow flowers in the garden, image 49
Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — adding a bold contrast to rock gardens or as focal points in xeriscaped designs; the 'Giant Chalk Dudleya,' is a, image 44
Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — commonly known as Giant Chalk Dudleya or Britton's Dudleya; native to Baja California, image 45
Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — Native to Baja California; these compelling attributes make it an excellent choice for rock gardens, image 46

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