Senecio polyodon

Senecio polyodon

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Pink ragwortPerennial, Semi-EvergreenFamily: Asteraceae

Flower colour:

Pink

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

The pink ragwort, Senecio polyodon is a charming clump-forming perennial hailing from South Africa and valued for its profuse purple-pink flowers, borne for months on end.

It thrives in the sun, so Senecio polyodon makes a fantastic addition to a gravel garden or edging a sunny path. Try planting it in flowing drifts with oriental poppies and gaillardias.

For best results, grow Senecio polyodon in full sun in well-drained soil. Cut it back in autumn when it's looking past its best.

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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecSowyesyesyesPlantyesyesyesyesyesFlowersyesyesyesyesyesDivideyes**yesCut Backyes**yes

Senecio ‘polyodon’ and wildlife

Senecio ‘polyodon’ is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Senecio ‘polyodon’ poisonous?

Senecio ‘polyodon’ causes an upset stomach and is harmful if ingested.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

Is known to attract Livestock

Livestock

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract People

People

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