Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii - Douglas' Groundsel, Shrubby Butterweed (Plant) Origin:Los Angeles River Watershed clean foliage and reliable fruit"

clean foliage and reliable fruit"

Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Selected by Roger Raiche near Salt Point (Sonoma Co) and introduced by UC Botanical Garden

Sharp spines make this an excellent barrier plant

Locally native in the San Diego region

a rejection of the dominant throw-away mentality

Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii - Douglas' Groundsel, Shrubby Butterweed (Plant) Origin:Los Angeles River Watershed clean foliage and reliable fruit"Bright yellow flowers bloom for long periods and feather like foliage adds texture to the garden. Excellent butterfly nectar plant. Native to rocky soil of chaparral and coastal sage scrub. Caution: Toxic to livestock (not to people or pets). Plant Characteristics Family Name Asteraceae Species Name Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii Common Name Douglas' Groundsel, Shrubby Butterweed Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement