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Dudleya edulis [03 247]

Also Known As

  • Fingertips
  • Lady Fingers
  • String Bean Plant

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 7a-10a

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Dudleya edulis [03 247] plant details

Dudleya edulis [03 247] is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dudleya edulis [03 247]

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dudleya edulis [03 247]

USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tired of barbequed goat tacos how about Kiviak, a traditional Eskimo Christmas feast that is sure to get you talked about, it takes a bit of planning. First, kill a seal (clubbing is best as you want no holes in the skin) skin it out through the mouth to produce a seal shaped bag. Find some nesting Auks (Puffins or seabirds can work) stuff the seal with whole birds (feathers and all) along with their eggs and some seaweed. Sew up mouth and bury for eight months or so, Dig it up and scrape out the resulting goop. Kiviak is great but it needs a little something extra we suggest you garnish it with Dudleya edulis before serving. You'll need something special for desert to get the taste out of your mouth, we suggest fully ripe Durian.

Gardening facts about Dudleya edulis [03 247] plant

How to Grow Dudleya edulis [03 247]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 6"-8"

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

Height: 3"-5"

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Zones

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Height: 24"

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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

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Size

Height: 14"

Width: 14"

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