Dudleya edulis - Fingertips, San Diego Dudleya (Plant)
Often called the "string bean" plant. Great for containers or rock gardens. Very drought tolerant in it's natural habitat, may need some irrigation outside of its range. Plant Characteristics Family Name Crassulaceae Species Name Dudleya edulis Common Name Fingertips, San Diego Dudleya Plant Type Cactus/Succulent Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Coast-Part Sun, Inland-Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color White, Cream Flowering Months May, June, July Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 1ft. x 2ft. Growth Rate Moderate Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Clumping, Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution South Coast, Peninsular Ranges; n Baja CA Natural Habitat On soil, rocky slopes and ledges; below 4,300' Specialty Features Hummingbirds Under Oaks Container Plant Pollinators