Blue Chalk Sticks

Senecio Mandraliscae

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Overview

Kleinia, Senecio mandraliscae, is a drought-tolerant succulent boasting striking blue-green foliage with a unique, pencil-like shape. It thrives in full sun to partial shade, reaching up to 18 inches tall and spreading 2-3 feet wide. Ideal for xeriscapes, this low-maintenance plant offers a vivid ground cover or rock garden feature. Hardy in USDA zones 9b-11, Kleinia requires well-draining soil. Sap may irritate skin.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 9–10Climate Subtropical

Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — is a drought-tolerant succulent boasting striking blue-green foliage with a unique

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Compositae
Climate: Subtropical

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Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — also widely recognized as Senecio mandraliscae; ground-hugging mat that spreads approximately 18 to 24, image 120

Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade, reaching up to 18 inches tall and spreading 2-3 feet wide; but, image 117

Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — fleshy lance-shaped leaves; this striking perennial plant, image 123

Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — a sunny spot is ideal.<br><br>When it comes to soil; which flaunts a brilliant silver-blue hue, image 130

Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — but this drought-tolerant plant also requires minimal upkeep; also widely recognized as Senecio, image 126

Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — which flaunts a brilliant silver-blue hue; white flowers in the garden, image 125

Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — ground-hugging mat that spreads approximately 18 to 24 inches wide; to maintain its vibrant color, image 124

Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — making it an excellent choice for water-efficient gardens, image 127

Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — to maintain its vibrant color; ideal for xeriscapes, this low-maintenance plant offers a vivid ground, image 129

Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11, preferring locations that offer full sun to partial shade, image 128

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