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California Native Plant

Dudleya cv.'Palo Verde'

Palo Verde Dudleya

Plant photo of: Dudleya cv.'Palo Verde'
Information by: PlantMaster        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

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:

Adjust the water pressure of you irrigation system.

Spray sprinklers work best at 30 pounds per square inch (psi), and gear and impact rotor sprinklers at 40-60 psi.