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Senecio barbertonicus
Also Known As
- Senecio 'Himalaya'
- Senecio archeri 'Himalaya'
- Barberton Senecio
- Himalaya Green Senecio
- Lemon Bean Bush
- Succulent Bush Senecio
Plant type
shrub, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'-6'
- W: 2'-4'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Senecio barbertonicus plant details
Senecio barbertonicus is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and winter orange and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Senecio barbertonicus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in fall, spring and winter
- Uses: container plant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Senecio barbertonicus
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Avant Gardens
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Gardening facts about Senecio barbertonicus plant
How to Grow Senecio barbertonicus
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- orange
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
- fall
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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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
- regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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