Low water needs once established. Water thoroughly, then let soil dry completely; avoid frequent irrigation, especially during extreme summer heat or cool winter weather.
Size
0.5-1 ft tall × 2-3 ft wide
Habit
Groundcover – trailing
Toxicity
Toxic — Pets & Livestock
Description
A low-growing succulent with powdery blue-gray, fingerlike leaves that form a spreading carpet. Also commonly sold as Senecio serpens.
Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade in Phoenix; avoid intense western exposure and reflected heat.
Water: Low water needs once established. Water thoroughly, then let soil dry completely; avoid frequent irrigation, especially during extreme summer heat or cool winter weather.
Soil: Excellent drainage is essential; use gritty, sandy soil or a mineral-rich cactus mix. Raised beds and containers work well.
Mature size: 6–12 inches tall and 2–3 feet wide; may spread farther as stems root.
Bloom: Small flower clusters typically appear in summer, sometimes extending into early fall.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen succulent in frost-free conditions.
Growth rate: Moderate in favorable conditions; slower during extreme heat or cold.