Senecio confusus (Mexican Flame Vine)
Mexican Flame Vine, Orange Glow Vine, Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides, Senecio berlandieri
Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides (Mexican Flame Vine) is an attractive evergreen vine with fleshy, arrowhead-shaped leaves and large clusters of brilliant flowers over a long season. Blooming from late spring to fall (all year in mild winter areas), daisy-like, fiery orange-red flowers, adorned with golden centers, appear at the branch tips. Attractive to butterflies and bees, they gradually mature to red and give way to small dandelion-like puffs of seed. Perfect on trellis, cascading over walls or in hanging baskets. Formerly known as Senecio confusus.
- Grows up to 6-12 ft. tall (180-360 cm) and 3-6 ft. wide (90-180 cm).
- Easily grown in average, moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates some light shade in hot summer climates. Drought tolerant.
- Excellent for arbors, trellises and other garden structures. Good for hanging baskets.
- Native from Mexico to Honduras.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 9
– 13 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 10
– 12 |
Climate Zones | 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Climbers |
Plant Family | Senecio |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 6' – 12' (180cm – 3.6m) |
Spread | 3' – 6' (90cm – 180cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Bees |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Hanging Baskets, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 9
– 13 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 10
– 12 |
Climate Zones | 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Climbers |
Plant Family | Senecio |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 6' – 12' (180cm – 3.6m) |
Spread | 3' – 6' (90cm – 180cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Bees |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Hanging Baskets, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |