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Senecio magnificus
Showy Groundsel
Notes

Uses: Hardy, ornamental plant well suited to arid and semi arid areas. Useful showy plant for containers or borders. Plant will tolerate both heavy and alkaline soils.
Pruning after flowering can extend plant life. Tip pruning when young will promote lateral growth and encourage flowering.
. Excellent butterfly attracter.
Propagate from seed or from cuttings.

This plant is indigenous to the following botanical regions of South Australia.

:NW: North Western  
:LE: Lake Eyre      
:GT: Gairdner-Torrens   
:FR: Flinders Rangers  
:EA: Eastern   
:EP: Eyre Peninsula
:NL: Northern Lofty
:MU: Murray
:SL: Southern Lofty

 
For detail on these regions refer to the user guide.

  • Height 0.7-2m
  • Spread 0.7-2.5m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Asteraceae
  • Botanical Name Senecio magnificus
  • Common Name Showy Groundsel
  • Origin SA, WA, Vic, NSW, Qld, NT
  • Habit Dwarf, Erect, Rounded
  • Landscape Plains, Watercourse, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Heavy frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Yellow
  • Flowering Time Spring
  • Flower Type Daisy
  • Purpose Ornamental, Habitat
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)