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Senecio brachypodus

by Johan Wentzel

Senecio brachypodus
Common Name
Forest senecio
Plant Type
Climber
Senecio brachypodus is a scrambling, succulent creeper. Leaves are fleshy and dark green. The flowerheads are congested clusters in branched inflorescences. It is a hardy garden plant that attracts butterflies.
Plant Description

Senecio brachypodus is a scrambling, succulent creeper that can reach a length of 2m.  Leaves are fleshy and dark green. The flowerheads are congested clusters in branched inflorescences.

Senecio brachypodus is a hardy garden plant that attracts butterflies. It can be planted in sun or semi-shade.

Afrikaanse Naam
Bos rankaster
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Semi shade
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Early summer
Flower Colour
Yellow
Shape
Climber
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
5m
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes

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