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Senecio serpens
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
Please go to our current Monthly Stock List, to check if this plant is likely to be available.
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Your favourite Garden Centre may be able to order it for you ... where to buy our plants.