Bluff Lettuce

Dudleya Farinosa

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Overview

The Live Forever, Dudleya farinosa, is a perennial succulent forming rosettes up to 12 inches wide. These rosettes feature fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves with a powdery coating. It thrives in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers well-draining soil with minimal watering. This California native favors full sun to partial shade and produces red-tinged stems with yellow flowers in spring to summer, adding vibrant contrast to rock gardens or coastal landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 9–11Climate Mediterranean

Bluff Lettuce (Dudleya Farinosa) — The Live Forever, Dudleya farinosa, is a perennial succulent forming rosettes up to 12 inches wide

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Crassulaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Bluff Lettuce (Dudleya Farinosa) — coupled with a seasonal display of vibrant flowers; depending on the specific species.<br><br>Thriving in USDA hardiness

Bluff Lettuce (Dudleya Farinosa) — Due to its easy care and dramatic visual appeal; red flowers in the garden

Bluff Lettuce (Dudleya Farinosa) — red flowers in the garden; is an evergreen perennial succulent native to the coastal cliffs and hills of the western United

Bluff Lettuce (Dudleya Farinosa) — succulent with red blooms; ranging in color from pale yellow to a striking red hue

Bluff Lettuce (Dudleya Farinosa) — succulent for full or half; due to its easy care and dramatic visual appeal

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