Trollius

( TROLL - ee - us )

At-A-Glance Information

Trollius Species and Varietals

The genus Trollius is a member of the plant family Ranunculaceae, and includes around 30 distinct species. The best growing zones for Trollius vary depending on the species. For more information, see the descriptions below. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.

Senecio cineraria (Dusty Miller)

​Senecio confusus (Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides) (Mexican Flame Vine)

​Senecio mandraliscae (Kleinia mandraliscae)

Senecio serpens (Kleinia repens)
This succulent perennial grows well in zones 16, 17 and 21-24. It is native to South Africa and grows to 6 inches tall and a foot wide. This species requires little to moderate water.
Senecio talinoides
This succulent, shrubby perennial plant grows best in zones 15-17, 19-24, H1 and H2. Varieties are outlined below.
'Jolly Gray'
Gets 1.5 feet tall and 3 feet wide, with blue-grey leaves that can branch out at the tips.
'Blue'
This plant reaches 1 foot tall and 10 inches wide, and has a mounding habit.

​Senecio viravira (Senecio leucostachys, Senecio cineraria 'Candissimus') (Dusty Miller)
This species is a shrubby perennial that performs best in zones 4-24 and is native to Argentina. It reaches 4 feet tall and wide, and has whitish leaves cut into pointed segments. Flowers are white but not showy. When grown in full sun, the plant is very leafy and the white is more brilliant in the foliage. In part shade, the plant has a looser form and is more green. Younger plants can be pinched to encourage bushier growth and to keep them more compact. They need little to moderate water. 

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Gallery

Camellias are great candidates to be grown as container plants on your patio.
A field of thea sinensis
Camellia hiemalis 'Shishi Gashira'

Videos

A video all about growing camellias successfully
Propagating camellias

Resources

The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Pages 600 - 601, Senecio
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