Family ASTERACEAE
Genus Senecio
Species vitalis
SA Plant Number
Basionym Senecio vitalis

Senecio vitalis is a hardy, evergreen, succulent that has gorgeous blue-grey, long finger-like leaves along the multiple stems.

The daisy-like, cream flowers are borne from September to November which attract insects.

The value of this plant is its wonderful foliage with which one can create colour and texture in a succulent bed or rockery. It is also a beautiful container plant.

Plant in well-drained soil in sun.

Size: up to 90cm

Insects: Flowers attract insects.

Landscaping: Excellent plant to create colour and texture in the garden.

Eastern Cape

Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Hardiness - Frost: Frost Hardy, Plant Type: Succulents, Position: Sun - Full, Soil: Well-drained, Garden Uses: Butterfly Host, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Form Plant, Garden Uses: Rockeries and retaining walls, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Hardiness - Drought: Drought Resistant, Flower colour: White - Cream, Garden type: Arid garden, Garden type: Wildlife Garden,

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