Sealettuce

Dudleya caespitosa

Sealettuce

(c) Ken-ichi Ueda, some rights reserved (CC BY)

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Crassulaceae
Genus:
Dudleya
Species:
Dudleya caespitosa

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Succulent
Height:
Less than 6 in
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may, jun
Bloom Colors:
Red, Yellow
Ground Cover:
Yes

Native Range

United States: California

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to coastal cliffs and rocky outcrops