This succulent perennial has fleshy branched bluish basial stems that form a spreading prostrate habit. It has cylindrical fleshy leaves that are waxy blue-grey and the small yellowish flowers appear during summer in small clusters.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Senecio serpensis naturally found in South Africa growing in very well drained moderately fertile soils in an open sunny position and tolerates drought or high temperatures but is frost tender.

Blue Chalksticks is a perennial succulent that is grown for its foliage colour and its spreading habit. It is planted in rockeries or succulent gardens as a ground cover or for colour contrast. It is also used in containers establishing from cuttings in 1 to 2 years. It is suitable for coastal or arid regions.ID 1960

Senecio (se-NE-kee-ô) serpens(ser-PEN-s)

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)     
(Compositae)
Sunflower Family