
Sticky groundsel
Senecio viscosus
Sticky groundsel is a short-lived annual or biennial wildflower recognised by its strongly sticky, glandular stems and small yellow daisy-like flowers, often colonising disturbed ground, roadsides, and waste areas with minimal care. It is an undemanding plant that self-seeds freely, making it useful for naturalised or wildlife-friendly planting schemes where it will attract pollinators throughout summer. Note that it contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids and should be kept away from livestock and not
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
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Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Lightly; Tolerates Dry Conditions Well And Is Prone To Rot In Waterlogged Soils
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 3, 2021 by Patrick Nard (cc-by-sa)
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