Blue Chalksticks
Senecio serpens
Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | sen-NEESH-shee-oh SUR-penz |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Forms a carpet of foliage up to 1 ft. tall, spreading 2 to 3 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Mediterranean, Rustic, Xeric |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Firewise, Rock Garden, Coastal Exposure, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Echeveria (Echeveria); Sedum (Sedum); Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata); Aloe (Aloe); Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe) |
Highly adaptable, provided well-draining soil with low moisture. Water regularly during first growing season to establish root system. Once established requires occasional water in hot, dry summers, less during cool seasons; take care not to overwater. Pinch back upright stems periodically to encourage lower, bushier growth.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 10-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant