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    • Photo of Dudleya brittonii form by Karl Gercens III

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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

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    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

    18" rosettes on single stems with chalky leaves; Hardy to 20 °F. Baja

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Fleshy leaves are dusted a chalky white and held on a succulent, basal rosette. Mature plants form a thick trunk and can grow to 2' tall. Flowers are star-shaped and yellow or occasionally green, in spring. Hardy to 20 °F. Baja California.

    By: Native Sons

    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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    Zones

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    Zones

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    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Zones

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 24"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    • dry in summer
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    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 14"

    • sun
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