Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia
Types
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Muscari armeniacum
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Fields, Open areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Armored scales, Crown rot, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diuretic, Stimulates new cell growth
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
-
Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA
MUSCARI
Common Name
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
Grape Hyacinth
In Hindi
Dudleya
अंगूर जलकुंभी
In German
Dudleya
Traubenhyazinthen
In French
Dudleya
Muscari
In Spanish
dudleya
Muscari
In Greek
Dudleya
grape hyacinth
In Portuguese
Dudleya
Muscari
In Polish
Dudleya
Szafirek
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Asparagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Dudleya and Grape Hyacinth
Season and care of Dudleya and Grape Hyacinth is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and Grape Hyacinth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grape Hyacinth season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for Grape Hyacinth is while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for Grape Hyacinth is .
Dudleya and Grape Hyacinth Physical Information
Dudleya and Grape Hyacinth physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Grape Hyacinth height is 15.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Grape Hyacinth are as follows:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Grape Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive and Blue Violet
- Grape Hyacinth leaf color:
Care of Dudleya and Grape Hyacinth
Care of Dudleya and Grape Hyacinth 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 Grape Hyacinth pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grape Hyacinth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.