Dudleya cv.'Palo Verde'
Palo Verde Dudleya
Description
Palo Verde Dudleya is an attractive succulent with a 12" diameter rosette and waxy, light gray leaves. Foliage is somewhat lance-shaped and thick. During spring and summer, tall reddish spikes appear with orange flowers on top. This plant does best in full sun with well draining, sandy soil. It needs minimal irrigation. It looks great in containers and rock gardens.
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Orange
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Grey, Silver, White
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.