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Senecio palmeri 'Silver and Gold'
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Senecio palmeri 'Silver and Gold' plant details
Senecio palmeri 'Silver and Gold' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with white foliage. In fall, spring and summer mustard and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Senecio palmeri 'Silver and Gold'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: evergreen white
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: mustard and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: easy-to-grow, long-blooming, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Senecio palmeri 'Silver and Gold'
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Senecio palmeri 'Silver and Gold'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- white
Flower Color
- yellow
- mustard
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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