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Blue Finger
Senecio talinoides var. mandraliscae
Pronunciation: sen-NEESH-shee-oh
SKU #06868
A striking blue-gray succulent from South Africa. Pencil-like, slightly curved leaves point upward and form a dense mat. Creates a very attractive groundcover or textural element in mixed succulent containers. Small white flowers appear in summer. Easy care and drought tolerant but will tolerate regular irrigation. A frost-tender evergreen.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Allow soil to dry between waterings.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 2 ft. tall, spreading 2 to 3 ft. wide.
Retailers Near You
- 2500 Airport Drive Columbus, Ohio 43219
- 1156 Oakland Park Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43224
- 4261 W Granville Rd Dublin, Ohio 43017
- Demonye's Greenhouse, Inc.
- Oakland Nursery, Inc. #1
- Oakland Nursery, Inc. #3
Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Bloom Time | Summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Repeat Flowering |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
| Design Ideas | A great groundcover in low water landscapes. Blue gray foliage provides striking color contrast in the garden, and is especially attractive planted in landscapes with deep green or red tinged foliage. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Silver-blue |
| Companion Plants | Ice Plant (Delosperma); Aloe (Aloe); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe); Sedum (Sedum) |
| Care Instructions | Highly adaptable, provided well-draining soil with low moisture. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system, taking care not to overwater. Once established, water occasionally during warm months. Avoid excess winter moisture. Requires minimal care. Prune lightly in early spring to rejuvenate. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Repeat Flowering |
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Retailers Near You
- 2500 Airport Drive Columbus, Ohio 43219
- 1156 Oakland Park Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43224
- 4261 W Granville Rd Dublin, Ohio 43017
- Demonye's Greenhouse, Inc.
- Oakland Nursery, Inc. #1
- Oakland Nursery, Inc. #3
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.