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Dudleya brittonii
Also Known As
- Giant Chalk Dudleya
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Dudleya brittonii plant details
Dudleya brittonii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer green and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Dudleya brittonii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Flowers: green and yellow blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dudleya brittonii
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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Gardening facts about Dudleya brittonii plant
How to Grow Dudleya brittonii
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
- green
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8a-12
Size
Height: 3"-4"
Width: 6"-8"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 3"-10"
Width: 3"-12"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 3"-5"
Width: 9"-12"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 24"
Width: 24"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 14"
Width: 14"
- sun
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- dry in summer
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