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Senecio ficoides 'Skyscraper®' ('Mount Everest')
Senecio: Patent PP22188
- » A strong, upright grower, reaching 2–3’ in one growing season
- » No staking or support is necessary
- » Useful as a structural component in succulent gardens or as a house plant
- Category:Perennial
- Breeder:Southern Living® Plant Collection
- Hardiness Zone:9B-11
- Height:3-4 ft
- Spread:2 ft
- Foliage Color: Blue-gray
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Attributes
| • | Accent |
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Container |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Disease Resistant |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Evergreen |
| • | Heat Tolerant |
| • | House Plant |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Rock Garden |
| • | Specimen |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Winter Interest |
Additional Information about Senecio ficoides 'Skyscraper®'
Like Blue Chalksticks, on steroids. Senecio Skyscraper is a strong, upright grower, reaching 2-3’ in one growing season. No staking or support is necessary. Fabulous new structural component for succulent gardens. Can be used as a house plant.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Senecio ficoides 'Skyscraper®'
Water before planting.
Dig hold 2X the width of pot.
Plant 1-2” above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil.
Water and add more soil if needed.
Mulch 1-2” deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem.