Senecio barbertonicus
Succulent Bush Senecio
Description
Senecio barbertonicus is an evergreen sucullent that can grow to 3 to 5 feet tall by an equal width. It has two inch long fleshy stems, typical of senecios, that bear golden flowers at the tops 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
1-3', 3-6'
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
Soil pH
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.