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Chalk Fingers
Sunburst Pinwheel
Wheeler's Dwarf Pittosporum
Chalk Fingers

Common name:Chalk Fingers
Botanical name:Senecio vitalis

Moderately fast-growing evergreen succulent to 12-18” tall x 3-4’ wide. This attractive species forms a uniform-looking mound of long, narrow, upright-growing bluish-green foliage that makes a wonderful contrast to deeper-colored, broad-leafed shrubs or succulents. Adding further appeal to this popular species are the cream-colored flowers that appear from late-spring to early-summer. Great for beds, borders, or for use in mixed succulent plantings (ground or container). Requires well-drained soil and little water once fully established, and thrives in a sun to light shade exposure.

Sunburst Pinwheel

Common name:Sunburst Pinwheel
Botanical name:Aeonium haworthii 'Sunburst'

This colorful succulent reaches 1.5'-2' tall and wide. Rosettes of leaves are green and yellow, with white colored margins. White flowers bloom in summer. This plant tolerates full sun in coastal areas but needs afternoon shade in warm inland valleys. It prefers sandy, well draining soil. After plant is established, watering requirements are low.

Wheeler's Dwarf Pittosporum

Common name:Wheeler's Dwarf Pittosporum
Botanical name:Pittosporum tobira 'Wheeler's Dwarf'

This handsome dwarf form of the Pittosporum tobira grows into a low, dense mound that is covered with glossy, evergreen foliage.

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Soils and Compost:

Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.

Integrated Pest Management:

Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.