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Senecio palmeri 'Silver and Gold'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Introduced by Santa Barbara Botanical Garden and just recently becoming available, this rare and sensational member of the Aster family is native to Guadalupe Island off the coast of Baja California (so not technically a native but close, with a summer dry climate). Brilliant, silvery-white, slender, fuzzy, foliage and dense, upright, branching stems create a compact, 2’x2’ shrub. Blooming spring thru summer, the bright 1” golden yellow “daisies” are well displayed above the striking foliage in plentiful clusters atop 6-8” upright stems. Extremely tolerant of heat and drought, it needs little to no additional water once established, especially in coastal condition. Requires infertile to average very well-drained soil. Hardy to 20-25 degrees F.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Senecio palmeri 'Silver and Gold' plant

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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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

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 3'-5'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

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Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - bright shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 5'

Width: 5'

  • sun
  • regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 5"-15"

Width: 5"-15"

  • sun
  • low
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