About
A deciduous perennial species to around 40cm in height, forming rosettes of strap-like, soft green foliage. Dark yellow daisy-like flowers with ragged petal edges and darker centres appear in summer through to the first frosts.
About the genus
Senecio can be annuals, biennials, perennials, climbers or shrubs, some succulent, with simple or pinnately divided leaves and daisy-like flowers, occasionally without ray-florets
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial, Shrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens
Native toMexico to Guatemala
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Protect the roots from severe frost
PruningCut back lightly after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed in spring, division in autumn or early spring, and cuttings in late summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs, scale insects and glasshouse red spider mite
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a rust and honey fungus