Senecio barbertonicus (Barberton Groundsel)

Senecio barbertonicus (Barberton Groundsel) yellow flower close up with green leaves in a container.
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 Zone: 9-11

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

An 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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