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Senecio palmeri
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 9a-10b
Senecio palmeri plant details
Senecio palmeri is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Senecio palmeri
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Senecio palmeri
- USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cistus Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Senecio palmeri
By: John Rusk
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How to Grow Senecio palmeri
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Zones
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Size
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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