Senecio serpens
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Senecio serpens, commonly known as Blue Chalksticks, is a striking low-growing succulent with dense, blue-green cylindrical leaves that give it a chalky appearance. This drought-tolerant ground cover is ideal for rock gardens, borders, pots, and mass plantings. It spreads quickly, forming an attractive carpet of blue foliage that contrasts beautifully with green and flowering plants.

In summer, small white flowers may appear, adding a delicate touch to the already stunning plant. Blue Chalksticks is perfect for water-wise gardens, requiring minimal maintenance once established.

Growing Requirements

Thrives in well-draining soil, requires full sun to partial shade, and has excellent drought and heat tolerance.

Unique Features

  • Compact, trailing growth habit, ideal for ground cover
  • Striking blue-green foliage
  • Drought and heat-tolerant once established
  • Low-maintenance and easy to grow
  • Great for rock gardens, borders, and hanging baskets

Uses & Display Suggestions

Perfect for rockeries, retaining walls, succulent gardens, pots, and mass planting. Its vibrant blue foliage contrasts well with other succulents and flowering plants

Light requirement: Full Sun and Part sun/part shade

Water requirement: Low

Watering frequency:

Soil: Well-Draining, Sandy, Loamy

Skill level: Beginner

Growth rate: Intermediate

Suitable for containers: Yes

More info: Requires well-draining soil and minimal watering. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.

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Drought tolerance: High

Frost tolerance: Medium

Wind tolerance: High

Disease and pest susceptibility: Resistant to most pests and diseases but may be affected by root rot if overwatered.

Mature height: 25 cm

Mature width: 75 cm

Suitable for shaping: Yes

Colour: Blue-Green

Variegation: No

Size: Small/medium

Seasonality: Evergreen

Flowering: Yes; profuse/bright display

Flower colour: White

Flower fragrant: No

Flowering season: Summer

Fruit: No

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