Senecio barbertonicus

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Succulent Bush Senecio

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Description

Senecio barbertonicus is an evergreen sucullent that can grow to 3 to 5 feet tall by an equal width. It has two inch long fleshy stems, typical of senecios, that bear golden flowers at the tops in the fall and winter. Plant in full sun to light shade in well-drained to sandy soil and irrigate little to occasionally. It can often withstand cold snaps down into the 20s.

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

Gold

Flower Season

Winter, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.