Dudleya cymosa is a variable, rosette-forming succulent native to California and southern Oregon, where it grows on rocky slopes, cliffs, and outcrops with exceptional drainage. Its fleshy leaves range from bright green to silvery-blue, forming compact, often clumping rosettes adapted to dry, exposed conditions.
In late spring to early summer, tall stems rise above the foliage bearing clusters of tubular flowers in yellow to orange which are highly attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators. The contrast between the vivid blooms and the sculptural rosettes gives the plant strong seasonal interest.
Dudleya cymosa thrives in rock gardens, troughs, and containers with sharply drained, mineral soils and minimal summer water. Best in full sun to light shade, it is hardy in USDA Zones 7–10 and performs best with a dry summer rest, making it an essential subject for dryland and western alpine plantings.
Dudleya cymosa is a variable, rosette-forming succulent native to California and southern Oregon, where it grows on rocky slopes, cliffs, and outcrops with exceptional drainage. Its fleshy leaves range from bright green to silvery-blue, forming compact, often clumping rosettes adapted to dry, exposed conditions.
In late spring to early summer, tall stems rise above the foliage bearing clusters of tubular flowers in yellow to orange which are highly attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators. The contrast between the vivid blooms and the sculptural rosettes gives the plant strong seasonal interest.
Dudleya cymosa thrives in rock gardens, troughs, and containers with sharply drained, mineral soils and minimal summer water. Best in full sun to light shade, it is hardy in USDA Zones 7–10 and performs best with a dry summer rest, making it an essential subject for dryland and western alpine plantings.
