Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Crassulaceae

Genus:

Dudleya

Species:

Dudleya gnoma

USDA Symbol:

DUGN

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

10 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Wildlife Benefits

Hummingbirds:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented hummingbird visits (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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 rocky coastal cliffs

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Surface sow; seeds require light for germination. Best germinated at cool temperatures.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI