Dudleya 'Son of Frank Renault'

Also Known As

Dudleya hybridum 'Son of Frank Renault'
Live-Forever 'Son of Frank Renault'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"

planting zones

9a-11

Dudleya 'Son of Frank Renault' plant details

Dudleya 'Son of Frank Renault' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dudleya 'Son of Frank Renault'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: endangered, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dudleya 'Son of Frank Renault'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From the UC Botanical Garden collection comes this handsome Dudleya, selected for its heavily chalked leaves & compact (to 1’) rosettes. Easily grown in a large range of conditions, Dudleyas prefers light soil, low water, & full sun on the coast (light shade inland). Originally native to the coast of California, ‘Son of Frank’ blooms in the Spring on 1’ stalks that emerge from under the rosette, with flowers that are hummingbird attracting. All Dudleyas are native to the Pacific Coast, & most are from Southern California. Many are threatened in their native habitat! They prefer mild winters, & succeed in pots, rockeries, & on slopes.