Tag: succulents

• Chalk Dudleya: The Ultimate Guide to Growing This Stunning Succulent

  

  The article by Dan Songster features Dudleya pulverulenta, known as Chalk Dudleya, as the Plant of the Month for May. Native to California, this attractive perennial succulent thrives in well-draining, rocky soil and can tolerate drought. It showcases striking silver-grey foliage and beautiful cherry red flowers, appealing to hummingbirds.

  E. Wallace

  May 17, 2026

  Botany, California Bumblebees, Gardening with Native Plants, HOA Landscapes, Nature

  california native plants, chalk Dudleya, gardening, hummingbirds, Nature, southern california, succulents

• Dudleya viscida: A Rare Southern California Treasure

  

  This article, originally from the February 2022 OCCNPS newsletter, highlights the Dudleya viscida, a succulent found in rocky coastal areas. The author recounts a field trip to the Santa Ana Mountains where they encountered thriving Dudleya viscida plants. They discuss its cultivation and recommend it for rock gardens in mild climates. The article also references…

  E. Wallace

  May 30, 2024

  Botany, Gardening with Native Plants, Nature

  california native plants, dudleyas, gardening, Nature, succulents