Senecio linearifolius var. latifolius

Fireweed Groundsel

See Senecio linearifolius var. linearifolius. Distinguished by broad, elliptic leaves.

Additional information

• FamilyAsteraceae
• StoreyLower storey
• Size0.7-1.5 m x 1-1.5 m
• Plant groupingShrubs to 2m
• LeavesBroad, elliptic leaves to 14 cm x 50 mm, sometimes lobed at base, teeth crowded along minutely recurved margins. Both secondary and tertiary veins obvious on hairless lower surface.
• Flower colourBright yellow
• Flowering timeNovember to March
• FlowersFlowerheads have 4-5 ray florets.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingBoth food for caterpillars and nectar for butterflies.
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsMoist soils in wet mountain forests above 1000 m. Full sun, semi shade. Frost and snow tolerant.
• Garden useA bright attractive shrub for cooler gardens, useful for underplanting trees and larger shrubs. Prune to maintain density.
• Commercially availableNever
• Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions

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