Dudleya pulverulenta
Chalk Dudleya, Chalk-Lettuce
Description
Chalk Dudleya is a succulent. with 18" diameter rosette and waxy leaves; it has interesting flower spikes.
Maintenance Tips
Dudleya pulverulenta is a dramatic, rosette-shaped succulent that is native to California and Mexico. The plant stays low to the ground, but the individual rosettes can get up to 18" wide. This is one of the most drought-tolerant plants you can have in your garden. It can survive with almost no maintenance, pruning, and even supplemental water once it is established. To keep it looking and performing its best, do not plant it in lower spots in the garden or anywhere that moisture collects. It is pretty unparticular about the soil texture as long as it is well draining. As it matures, the older leaves will collect under the large rosette, and these older leaves can be removed occasionally to keep the plant looking tidy.
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Grey, Silver, White
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.