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Senecio barbertonicus

Succulent Bush Senecio, Barberton S

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Description

Senecio barbertonicus is an evergreen succulent that can grow 3 to 5 feet tall and wide. It has 2 inch long, fleshy, upward pointing stems, typical of senecios, that bear golden flowers at the top of the plant in the fall and winter. Plant in full sun to light shade in well-drained to sandy soil and irrigate little to occasionally. It can often withstand cold snaps down into the 20s.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

Flower Color

Gold

Flower Season

Winter, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Fall

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.