Senecio barbertonicus
Succulent Bush Senecio, Barberton S
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.