Botanical Name: Senecio confusus
Common Name: Mexican flame vine Type of Plant: dicot: vine Character semi-deciduous to evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape climbing, spreading, aggressive vine which climbs with twining stems; dies back in winter in cold-climate areas; bright red daisy flowers form year-round in warm areas Height to 15' Spread to 15' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun to partial shade Soil prefers a light, moist soil Hardiness some frost (zones 13, 16-24) Morphology: Leaves ovate to deltoid, to 4" long with coarse dentation at margins, fleshy and light green Flowers heads to 1" or more across, ray flowers orange-red, disk flowers bright orange Fruit small achenes Propagation: stem cuttings any time Usage: brightly colored flowering vine for trellises, in hanging baskets or on banks; used for festive color display especially in spring Landscape Care: Watering takes regular watering; not drought tolerant Fertilizing balanced, slow release fertilizer at planting time Pruning head back strongly to keep in bounds Pests/Diseases none Special Conditions/Other none Origin: Mexico Family: Asteraceae Notes: |
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