Senecio serpens
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Dwarf Blue Chalksticks
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Small |
| Mature Height & Spread | 12" x 24-36" |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Low water |
| Flower Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Special Features | Coastal Conditions, Low Water Use |
| Container Sizes | #1 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 12, 13, 16, 17, 21-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 9B-11 |
| Plant Type | Succulent |
A small succulent that hugs the ground branching from the base and rooting along the stems. The prostrate stems hold short powdery blue-green finger-like fleshy leaves. Small white flowers bloom in summer. Plant in full sun in well drained soil. Requires little water. Hardy to around 20° F. This plant is similar to Senecio mandraliscae but smaller and far less vigorous.
