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Senecio mohavensis

Also Known As

  • Mojave Ragwort

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 5"-15"
  • W: 5"-15"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

Senecio mohavensis plant details

Senecio mohavensis is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Senecio mohavensis

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 IN - 15 IN - wide, 5 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: aggressive, native plant, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Senecio mohavensis

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Senecio mohavensis plant

How to Grow Senecio mohavensis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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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 Wooton's Ragwort

Plant Type

Perennial, Annual / Biennial

Zones

8b-11

Size

Height: 24"

Width: 12"

  • sun
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