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Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya farinosa (Lindl.) Britton & Rose
Bluff Lettuce, Powdery Live-forever, Powdery Liveforever
Crassulaceae (Stonecrop Family)
Synonym(s): Dudleya compacta, Dudleya eastwoodiae, Dudleya septentrionalis
USDA Symbol: DUFA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
An evergreen leaf succulent, closely related to the Mexican hens-and-chicks. Whitish stalks bearing clusters of yellow flowers and growing from a dense rosette of ovate, succulent leaves often covered with whitish powder. Rootstocks penetrate rock crevices and bear rosettes of lance-shaped, often red-tipped, bright-green or gray leaves. Borne from leaf axils, the 4-12 in. flower stalks bear candelabra-like clusters of small, lemon-yellow flowers.
This plant often forms a large mat. In the northern part of its range it is the only coastal Dudleya; to the south there are several species.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: CA , ORNative Distribution: Coastal areas from Los Angeles Co., CA to s. OR
Native Habitat: Sea bluffs
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeSoil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Rocky soil.
Conditions Comments: This plant does not tolerate hot, droughty, summer exposures. Does require occasional summer water.
Propagation
Description: Propagate with stem cuttings, divisions, or seed. The seed, however, is very fine and difficult. Dust thinly over soil on top of a layer of sphagnum and cover with glass until seeds sprout. Move to larger containers when plants are big enough. PlantsSeed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: No pretreatment is necessary.
Commercially Avail: yes
Find Seed or Plants
View propagation protocol from Native Plants Network.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA
Additional resources
USDA: Find Dudleya farinosa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Dudleya farinosa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Dudleya farinosa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff