Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Senecio candicans 'Angel Wings'
Angel Wings Sea Cabbage
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Height
- 12 to 16 inches
- Width
- 24 to 36 inches
- Flower color
- Small yellow flowers on upright stems
- Foliage color
- Large thick silvery white velvety leaves forming a broad mound
- Bloom time
- Summer
- Light
- Full sun to light partial shade
- Water
- Low to moderate moisture
- Maintenance
- Low; avoid excessive moisture and remove flower stems to maintain foliage appearance
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 8 to 11
- Wildlife
- Not specifically noted for attracting wildlife
About this plant
Senecio candicans 'Angel Wings' forms broad, velvety leaves in luminous silver, each blade thick, softly lobed, and covered with fine hairs that give the foliage a plush texture. The large leaves create a sculptural mound that holds its color through the growing season. In summer, upright stems may produce clusters of small yellow daisy like flowers held above the foliage.
This selection traces its heritage to South American species native to coastal regions of Chile. In gardens, 'Angel Wings' is valued for containers, borders, and contemporary plantings, where the soft silver foliage provides bold texture and contrast among flowering plants.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Waterwise Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Heucheras · Lady's mantle · Hellebores
Design tip
Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.
