Narrow-Leaf Chalksticks, Blue Chalk Fingers, Senecio talinoides subs. cylindricus, Senecio cylindricus, Kleinia cylindrica
Senecio vitalis (Narrow-Leaf Chalksticks) is a spreading evergreen succulent of great ornamental appeal with its cylindrical gray-green foliage. Its slender, slightly upcurved leaves, 3-5 in. long (7-12 cm), are glaucous-gray, finger-like. They encircle the trailing stems and form handsome tufts at the stem tips. Erect at first, the stems become procumbent and often root at the nodes as they touch the ground. Small creamy-white flowers held in corymbs rise just above the foliage in late spring to early summer. Quickly forming a dense mat with its upward curving leaves, Senecio vitalis makes a great finely textured, medium height groundcover and provides extraordinary form and color contrast in the landscape.
| Hardiness |
10 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Senecio |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
| Spacing | 60" (150cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
10 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Senecio |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
| Spacing | 60" (150cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Senecio vitalis (Narrow-Leaf Chalksticks) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Senecio vitalis (Narrow-Leaf Chalksticks) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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