Curio Species, Dwarf Blue Chalksticks

Curiorepens

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Species
repens (REE-penz)
Synonym
Cacalia repens
Kleinia repens
Senecio repens
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Green
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brentwood, California

Los Angeles, California

Novato, California

Redlands, California

San Leandro, California

San Marino, California

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 1) | October 2012 | positive

Senecio serpens is a succulent which has cylindrical glaucous blue leaves, grooved above and blunt tipped. In very dry conditions the lea...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | positive

Great looking iceplant for Warmer areas of Southern California (slightly frost tender). Nearly white, but usually a blue-white coloratio...Read More

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