Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Cercis
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray
-
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
Dudleya
Eastern Redbud
In German
Dudleya
OstRedbud
In French
Dudleya
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
dudleya
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Dudleya
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Dudleya
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Dudleya
Redbud wschodniej
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Fabales
Family
Crassulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Dudleya and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Dudleya and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dudleya and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Dudleya and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Dudleya and Eastern Redbud
Care of Dudleya and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.