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

Synonym:Senecio ampullaceus var. glaberrimus

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

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