Coast Dudleya
Dudleya caespitosa
perennial herb
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Care
Sun
full sun, part shade
Water
very low
Soil
well-draining, sandy or gravelly soil
Size
0–1ft tall , 1–2ft wide
Bloom
Apr-Jun
Foliage
Evergreen
Deer
Resistant
Container
Friendly
Edible
Leaves eaten raw or cooked; traditionally used by Indigenous peoples
Native Range
Coastal bluffs and scrub from Sonoma County to Santa Cruz County, near sea level to 500 ft elevation.
Endangered & Threatened Species Supported
Brush Rabbit
Sylvilagus bachmani
CA Special Concern
Brush rabbit is a Species of Special Concern
Wildlife Supported
Insects
mod
Blue Bottle Fly
Nectar · Spring
Visits flowers during spring bloom; assists with pollination
mod
Honey bee
Pollen · Spring
Visits during spring flowering periods when available; provides pollination services
Pollen · Spring
Early season forager; utilizes available pollen resources on coastal bluffs
Mammals
mod
Brush Rabbit
Foliage · Fall
Opportunistic grazing on succulent foliage during fall growth periods on coastal bluffs