Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
The pink ragwort, Senecio polyodon is a charming clump-forming perennial hailing from South Africa and valued for its profuse purple-pink flowers, borne for months on end.
It thrives in the sun, so Senecio polyodon makes a fantastic addition to a gravel garden or edging a sunny path. Try planting it in flowing drifts with oriental poppies and gaillardias.
For best results, grow Senecio polyodon in full sun in well-drained soil. Cut it back in autumn when it's looking past its best.
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Senecio and wildlife
Senecio is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Senecio poisonous?
Senecio causes an upset stomach and is harmful if ingested.
