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Narrow-leaved Ragwort

Senecio inaequidens

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 8a – Zone 11b

A South African native with narrow, finely-textured leaves and bright yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom throughout summer. Extremely drought-tolerant and fast-growing, making it useful as a colorful accent in dry gardens.

Overview

Form: Upright
Growth Rate: fast
Size: 1.5–3′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy: evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

high

Zone 8aZone 11b

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ColderWarmer

Seasonality

Bloom Season

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

South Africa

Function & Care

wildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment: easy
Maintenance: low
Propagation: seed

Narrow-leaved Ragwort

Overview

Tolerances & Soil

Seasonality

Herb

Native Range

Function & Care

Companion Planting

Plants well with

Narrow-leaved Ragwort

Overview

Tolerances & Soil

Seasonality

Forest Layer Placement

Herb

Native Range

Function & Care

Companion Planting

Plants well with