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Senecio oxyriifolius

by Johan Wentzel

Senecio oxyriifolius
Common Name
False nasturtium
Plant Type
Perennial
The leaves are bluish, round and coarsely toothed that makes it very attractive.Plant it amongst rocks where the leaves can be prominent.
Plant Description

Senecio oxyriifolius  has a tuberous rootstock that sprouts annually. The leaves are bluish, round and coarsely toothed that makes it very attractive. The tall flowering stem is almost inconspicuous with small disc flowers.

Plant Senecio oxyriifolius amongst rocks where the large, round leaves can be prominent.

Afrikaanse Naam
Kappertjieblaar
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Yellow
Shape
Compact
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm
Region
KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Gauteng
Habitat
Grassland, rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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