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Senecio decaryi

Also Known As

  • Madagascar Senecio

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-6'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Senecio decaryi plant details

Senecio decaryi is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Senecio decaryi

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Senecio decaryi

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Gardening facts about Senecio decaryi plant

How to Grow Senecio decaryi

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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aka Roldana cristobalensis, Red Leaved Velvet Senecio

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 4'-10'

Width: 6'-8'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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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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Scientific Name: Curio talinoides ssp. mandraliscae

aka Kleinia mandraliscae, Senecio mandraliscae, Senecio mandraliscae 'Blue', Senecio talenoides var. mandraliscae, Blue Chalksticks, Blue Finger, Blue Finger

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - bright shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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aka Pink Ragwort

Plant Type

Perennial

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
Photo of Senecio mohavensis flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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