Botanical Name: Senecio vira-vira
Common Name: Silver groundsel Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape loose, sprawling plant with trailing branches pointing upward, forms a dense mass when pinched regularly Height to 4' Spread to 4' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun to partial shade Soil needs good drainage Hardiness hardy (all zones) Morphology: Leaves pinnatifid, simple leaves with narrowly pointed lobes, bright white color – elliptical shape to 6" long Flowers inconspicuous white flowers which are usually removed Fruit small achenes Propagation: stem cuttings throughout the year Usage: excellent gray filler for smaller beds or landscapes, contrasts nicely with green foliage, flowering perennials or shrubs Landscape Care: Watering average watering – can be kept dry Fertilizing balanced, slow release fertilizer when planting Pruning pinch or head back regularly to encourage density Pests/Diseases root rot in poorly drained soils Special Conditions/Other Origin: Argentina Family: Compositae Notes: |
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