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Key characteristics

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

Perennials

Senecio candicans 'Angel Wings'

Angel Wings Sea Cabbage

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.

Light

Full sun to light partial shade

Water

Low to moderate moisture

Bloom time

Summer

Find this plant

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.

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