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Senecio serpens


Senecio serpens

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Small, evergreen, succulent perennial, branching from the base. The prostrate stems hold short, sub-cylindrical, powdery blue-grey to blue-green finger-like fleshy leaves. The small flowers are white in colour. Fabulous foliage colour, providing great contrast. Best in dry sunny or semi shaded sites.

 
Genus
Senecio
Species   serpens
Cultivar  

Common name
Blue chalksticks

Family name
Aizoaceae
Place of origin
South Africa


DETAILS
Height
20 cm
Width
60 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen

Soil Type
Needs well drained soil

Moisture
Avoid wet soil. / Tolerates dry soils

Exposure
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate light frost only

Texture / Whimsical

Succulents

Category
Small, height less than 0.23 metres.
Availability
We have this currently available in a POT 2.5 container. Ask for it at your retailer.
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