Serpents Blue Chalk Fingers
Senecio vitalis 'Serpents'
SKU
07791
Densely packed, blue-green, narrow, succulent leaves grow in a symmetrical fashion from sprawling fleshy stems. Striking texture and color, perfect for massing in a sunny, low-water garden or succulent planting. Carefree, drought tolerant, and highly adaptable. A frost-tender evergreen.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | sen-NEESH-shee-oh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 1 1/2 ft. tall, spreading 2 to 3 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Insignificant; prized for foliage. |
| Design Ideas | Plant in groupings with other succulents to create a tapestry of many hues. Perfect ground cover under palms, or tucked into pots with plants of contrasting color and texture. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Green Roof, Green Wall, Mass Planting, Rock Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
Highly adaptable, provided loose, well-draining soil with low moisture. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system, taking care not to overwater. Once established, water occasionally during warm season. Avoid excess winter moisture. Requires minimal care.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 10 - 11
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