Ridgestem Ragwort (Senecio Pubigerus) is a perennial shrub in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Senecio pubigerus is a perennial succulent plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, known for its roughly hairy, softly woody shrub form with oblong, coarsely toothed leaves and white-woolly flower heads.

Ridgestem Ragwort

Ridgestem Ragwort

Senecio Pubigerus

Senecio pubigerus is a perennial succulent plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, known for its roughly hairy, softly woody shrub form with oblong, coarsely toothed leaves and white-woolly flower heads.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

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Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental shrub, drought-tolerant landscaping

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Ridgestem Ragwort

Jan
Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Ridgestem Ragwort
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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae
Genus:Senecio