Senecio Species,Leopard Plant, Nodding Groundsel

Seneciobigelovii

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Senecio (sen-ek-ee-o )
Species
bigelovii (big-eh-LOV-ee-eye)
Synonym
Ligularia bigelovii
Senecio rusbyi
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | February 2005 | neutral

Narrow branched clusters with nodding yellow flower heads are seen in rich moist soil on mountain hillsides and forests.

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