Photo by Wouter Hagens
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Senecio macroglossus 'Variegatus'
Also Known As
- Turtle Ivy
- Variegated Flowering Ivy
- Variegated German Ivy
- Variegated Jade Vine
- Variegated Natal Ivy
- Wax Ivy
Plant type
perennial, vine
size
- H: 3'-6'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 10b-11
Senecio macroglossus 'Variegatus' plant details
Senecio macroglossus 'Variegatus' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with blue, green and variegated foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade and occasional - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Senecio macroglossus 'Variegatus'
- Plant type: perennial vine
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, green and variegated
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Senecio macroglossus 'Variegatus'
- USDA Zones: 10b - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Garden photo gallery of Senecio macroglossus 'Variegatus'
By: Wouter Hagens
This work has been released into the public domain by its author.
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By: Wouter Hagens
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View Original PhotoGardening facts about Senecio macroglossus 'Variegatus' plant
How to Grow Senecio macroglossus 'Variegatus'
Sun Exposure
- bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 3'-30'
Width: 3'-30'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 1"-12"
Width: 4"-6"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 4'-10'
Width: 6'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-3'
- sun - bright shade
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