Groundsel, Senecio niveoaureus Cuatrec 'Bella Grigio'
Senecio
| Family: | Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Senecio (sen-ek-ee-o ) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Bella Grigio |
| Additional cultivar information: | (aka Stachys Bella Grigio, Mighty Velvet) |
| Hybridized | by Stek |
| Registered or introduced: | 2013 |
Category:
Annuals
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is fire-retardant
This plant is resistant to deer
Foliage Color:
Silver/Gray
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Where to Grow:
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On Nov 4, 2019, dzoonokwa from Sequim, WA wrote: as noted above, this plant is NOT a true Stachys, and not in Lamiaceae. It's a Senecio (S. niveoaureus, Asteraceae). Really one of the worst common names. |
| Neutral | On Feb 16, 2019, Kell from (Zone 9b) wrote: Evidently Stachys as this plants genus was an incorrect identification. After it was seen in flower displaying typical Senecio flowers, it was realized it is really of the genus Senecio, family Asteraceae and renamed to Senecio niveoaureus Bello Grigio. |
| Neutral | On Nov 22, 2016, coriaceous from ROSLINDALE, MA wrote: Sold as a bedding/annual/container plant in the USA under the trade name MIGHTY VELVET (TM). Sometimes spelled "Bello Grigio" (I'm not sure which is correct.) |
| Positive | On Nov 22, 2016, RosinaBloom from Waihi, Stachys ‘Bello Grigio’ is an introduction for 2013 of Bartels Stek from Aalsmeer, Netherlands. A vigorous new perennial from tissue culture comes after planting with three to four ground shoots. It grows to approximately 40 cm. This variety needs no pinching; it is self-branching. ‘Bello Grigio’ is a stand-alone in the breeding program of Bartels Stek. |
