Senecio Species, Texas Butterweed, Texas Groundsel, Texas Ragwort, Texas Squaw-Weed

Senecioampullaceus

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Senecio (sen-ek-ee-o )
Species
ampullaceus (am-pul-uh-KEE-us)
Synonym
Senecio ampullaceus var. floccosus
Senecio ampullaceus var. glaberrimus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Arlington, Texas

Chandler, Texas

De Leon, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Franklin, Texas

New Braunfels, Texas

Pflugerville, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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(Zone 8a) | March 2021 | neutral

Rating neutral as I don’t have a definitive love or hate for this plant. I see it all over E TX, in fields, road sides, abandoned lots...Read More

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | March 2019 | neutral

This plant is poisonous to cattle and llamas. It causes liver damage which can cause death of the animals months after it has been eaten...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | April 2005 | positive

This plant is an annual of the Sunflower family that is endemic to Texas. I t likes sandy soils and can cover entire fields. Seen around ...Read More

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