Curio repens
DWARF BLUE CHALK STICKS
Asteraceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or succulent

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, light frost
0.1m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

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Origins: Southern Africa

Other Botanical Names: Kleinia repens, Senecio serpens

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Curio repens
DWARF BLUE CHALK STICKS
Asteraceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or succulent

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, light frost
0.1m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

FEATURES

Flowers: cream

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: blue-grey


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, contemporary, dry style & coastal designs

Uses: informal edging, pot, window box, hanging basket, groundcovers, accents

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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