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Senecio serpens 'Dark Blue'
Scientific Name: Curio repens 'Dark Blue'
Also Known As
- Dark Blue Senecio
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 1'
- W: 1'
planting zones
- 9b-11
Senecio serpens 'Dark Blue' plant details
Senecio serpens 'Dark Blue' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Senecio serpens 'Dark Blue'
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT wide, 1 FT tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Senecio serpens 'Dark Blue'
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: well-drained
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Gardening facts about Senecio serpens 'Dark Blue' plant
How to Grow Senecio serpens 'Dark Blue'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Scientific Name: Baculellum articulatum
aka Curio articulatus, Curio (syn. Senecio) articulatus, Candle Plant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 6"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
Scientific Name: Curio herreanus
aka Senecio heneanus 'Football', Senecio herreianus, Senecio herrianus 'String of Beads', Senecio lerreianus, String of Bananas, String of Beads, String of Pearls
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 4"-36"
Width: 4"-36"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - low
Scientific Name: Curio radicans
aka Senecio radicans 'Fishhook Plant', Banana Vine, Fish Hooks, String of Bananas, String of Fishhooks
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 9"-12"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Scientific Name: Curio repens
aka Curio repens 'Mini Blue', Kleinia repens, Senecio repens, Senecio repens 'Mini Blue', Senecio serpens, Blue Chalksticks, Chalksticks, Compact Blue Chalksticks
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
Scientific Name: Curio talinoides
aka Senecio talinoides, Senecio talinoides ssp. cylindricus, Senecio vitalis, Blue Chalk Finger, Narrow-Leaf Chalksticks
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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