Senecio oxyriifolius subs. tropaeolifolius



Senecio oxyriifolius subs. tropaeolifolius (orbicularis)

Senecio orbicularis
This Senecio is a prolific bloomer producing an abundance of yellow flowers with bloom stalks from 6 to 16 inches long. The yellow blooms - typical of Senecios - then turn into puffy seed balls. 
A synonym for Senecio oxyriifolius subs. tropaeolifolius is Senecio orbicularis. This is a tough succulent vine with thick, rubbery, glaucuous foliage and an interesting growth habit eventually forming a caudiciform base over time.  It does well as container plantings, is drought tolerant in the ground once established and can be pruned to shape. The blooms attract butterflies, bees and hummingbirds and it is fire resistant. 

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