Senecio barbertonicus (Barberton Groundsel)
Senecio barbertonicus (Barberton Groundsel) yellow flower clusters emerging from dense green succulent needle-like leaves.
Botanical name: Senecio barbertonicus
Common names: Barberton Groundsel, Succulent Bush Senecio, Lemon Bean Bush
Family: Asteraceae
Origin: South Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsAn evergreen succulent shrub of the family Asteraceae, native to Southern Africa, named after one of its native localities Barberton and is now also being cultivated for its drought resistance, clusters of sweetly scented, golden-yellow, tufted flower heads in winter and attractiveness to butterflies, the painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) in particular.
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Senecio barbertonicus (Barberton Groundsel) succulent with many long, slender green leaves growing along the stems
Senecio barbertonicus (Barberton Groundsel) succulent with long cylindrical green leaves clustered tightly together on stems.
Senecio barbertonicus (Barberton Groundsel) with thick green succulent leaves and many small yellow flowers
Senecio barbertonicus (Barberton Groundsel) succulent plant with clustered yellow flower heads.
Senecio barbertonicus (Barberton Groundsel) yellow flower budding among many thick, narrow, green succulent leaves.
Senecio barbertonicus (Barberton Groundsel) green leaves with tubular orange flower and white seed heads
Senecio barbertonicus (Barberton Groundsel) succulent with many thick, fleshy, finger-shaped green leaves growing closely together.
Senecio barbertonicus (Barberton Groundsel) succulent with thick needle-like leaves radiating from the central stem.
Senecio barbertonicus (Barberton Groundsel) succulent with finger-like leaves growing in a dark container.
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