Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
Western United States, Mexico
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Blue Ash
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
Dudleya
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Dudleya
In French
usine Blue Ash
Dudleya
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
dudleya
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
Dudleya
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
Dudleya
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
Dudleya
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
Dudley
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Saxifragales
Family
Oleaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Blue Ash and Dudleya
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Ash and Dudleya? We provide you with everything About Blue Ash and Dudleya. Blue Ash doesn't have thorns and Dudleya doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Ash does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Ash has allergic reactions like and Dudleya has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blue Ash and Dudleya and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Dudleya
Season and care of Blue Ash and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dudleya season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Blue Ash and Dudleya Physical Information
Blue Ash and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Dudleya are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Blue Ash and Dudleya
Care of Blue Ash and Dudleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.