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    Sonchus canariensis

    Also Known As

    • Sow Thistle
    • Tree Dandelion
    • Tree Sonchus

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-11'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

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    Sonchus canariensis plant details

    Sonchus canariensis is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sonchus canariensis

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 8 FT - 11 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: serrated leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sonchus canariensis

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Seuss-like, with bold, plumed rosettes of dark green, skeletal, pinnate leaves on stiff bare branches. Showy, and incongruous to the uninitiated, branched scapes of bright yellow daisy flowers burst forth in spring. Summer dormant and impervious to heat and drought, though possibly sensitive to heavy frost. At home in poor, alkaline, well drained soil, wet feet are tolerated poorly. The perfect compliment to other similar Canary Island plants, Echium, Euphorbia atropurpea, E. characias, E. dendroides, E. lambii, Geranium maderense for a climatically appropriate "tropical" garden.

    By: Zephs

    Gardening facts about Sonchus canariensis plant

    How to Grow Sonchus canariensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Sonchus acaulis

    aka Cerraja

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • low
    Photo of Sonchus acaulis form by Danger Garden
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    Sonchus fruticosus

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Sonchus fruticosus flower, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Sonchus arboreus

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 9'

    Width: 3'

    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Sonchus arboreus flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Sonchus congestus

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-7'

    Width: 4'-7'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Sonchus congestus by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Sonchus brassicifolius

    aka Dendroseris litoralis, Robinson Crusoe Cabbage Tree

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • mostly shade - shade
    Photo of Sonchus brassicifolius foliage, form by Daderot
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