Senecio flaccidus

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Bush senecio

Bush seneicio is an evergreen, fast-growing, short-lived (3 to 6 years) bushy perennial shrub growing to about 3-4 feet tall.This shrub becomes covered in 1″, showy flowering heads of yellow ray flowers in the summer and fall. A very colorful addition to a drought tolerant garden

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light

Soil: Sand, Rocky

Other: Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control

 

Ecological Value

The flowers provide a good nectar source

Historical Uses

Used by the Costanoan as an infusion used externally for infected sores or cuts.

Distribution

Throughout California Floristic Province (except North Coast, Klamath Ranges), Baja

Elevation

From 0 to 6,500 ft

Communities
Habitat

Dry, rocky or sandy sites.