Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Crassulaceae

Genus:

Dudleya

Species:

Dudleya cymosa

USDA Symbol:

DUCY

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange, red

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Caterpillars:

★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)

Hummingbirds:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented hummingbird visits (GBIF)

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Reported Fauna Sightings

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from basal rosette after fire; typically found in fire-prone chaparral and rocky outcrop habitats.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, 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 rocky outcrops and cliffs

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination; surface sow and do not cover. Best germinated at 60-70°F.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI