New Arrival Senecio

Latin Name: Senecio spp.

TheSeneciois adiverse genusofsucculents, trailing plants, and shrubsprized for theirunique foliageandlow-maintenance care. Popular varieties include:

1. String of Pearls(S. rowleyanus) Trailing succulentwithpea-like leaves; ideal forhanging baskets.

2. Blue Chalksticks(S. serpens) Upright succulentwithpowdery blue fingers; perfect forxeriscapes.

3. Dusty Miller(S. cineraria, nowJacobaea maritima) Silver-laced foliageforcontrast plantings.

Key Traits:

• Light: Full sun to partial shade (varies by species).

• Water: Drought-tolerant; avoid overwatering.

• Hardiness: Zones 911 (often grown as houseplants).

Uses:

• Indoors:S. rowleyanus(quirky decor).

• Outdoors:S. mandraliscae(ground cover).

Caution: Toxic if ingested (pets/humans).

Why Grow It?

• Architectural interest

• Neglect-tolerant

• Pollinator-friendly flowers(some varieties).