About
A genus of mostly annual or perennial plants of the borage family valued for their bristly, hairy foliage and small, forget-me-not-like (blue, purple, pink, or white) flowers in curling cymes, and in the case of some species, their rough, hairy leaves and interesting fruits (small, clinging nutlets). A charming, if sometimes weedy, group of cottage garden plants.
About the genus
Dudleya are a genus of around 45 species of succulent perennial plants. Formerly classified as Echeveria, they have green to grey fleshy leaves arranged in rosettes. Flowers appear on tall stems, up to a metre above the leaves.
Plant details
Suggested usesContainers, rock gardens, dry gardens.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in gritty compost. Full sun.
PruningMinimal pruning. Remove dead leaves.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.