Quick answer: Chalk dudleya (Dudleya pulverulenta) is native to 4 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 24 Oct 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry |
| Soil | Rocky, fast-draining |
| Bloom | Bloom May-Jul |
| Height | 1-3 ft |
| Wildlife value | Hummingbirds |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 24 Oct 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Chalk dudleya
Where is Chalk dudleya native?
Chalk dudleya (Dudleya pulverulenta) is native to Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Chalk dudleya bloom?
Chalk dudleya blooms May-Jul. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Chalk dudleya need?
Light: Sun. Water: Dry. Soil: Rocky, fast-draining. Mature height: 1-3 ft.
Is Chalk dudleya good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Hummingbirds.
Is Chalk dudleya deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Chalk dudleya is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy Chalk dudleya?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 24 Oct 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Dudleya pulverulenta by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Chalk dudleya.
- Brittlebush Encelia farinosa
- Firecracker penstemon Penstemon eatonii
- Palmer's penstemon Penstemon palmeri
- Desert sand verbena Abronia villosa
- Silvery lupine Lupinus argenteus
- Western redbud Cercis occidentalis
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