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Senecio polyodon

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

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Senecio polyodon plant details

Senecio polyodon is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Senecio polyodon

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, edging plant, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Senecio polyodon

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hot pink flowers bloom over several weeks from low grow clumps of dark green leaves. Stems reach 18 inches tall.

Gardening facts about Senecio polyodon plant

How to Grow Senecio polyodon

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 4'-10'

Width: 6'-8'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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Scientific Name: Curio talinoides

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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 3'-5'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

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Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - bright shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 5'

Width: 5'

  • sun
  • regular
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aka Mojave Ragwort

Plant Type

Annual / Biennial

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 5"-15"

Width: 5"-15"

  • sun
  • low
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