| Description | Giovannas Selection Senecio (Senecio stellata) A tall Cineraria with flowers in blues and purples. |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | (sen-NEE-shee-oh) |
| Plant Type | Perennial Tender |
| Hardiness Zone | 9-10, annual else where |
| Sunlight | shade, part sun |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Flowers | daisy like flowers held above the plant, purples and blues |
| Dimensions | 30 inches tall |
| Propagation | seeds |
| Cultivar Origin | This strain was selected by Jim Ottobre in Inverness, California. Jim named the plant after his daughter Giovanna. |
| Misc Facts | "Taxonomic research using DNA analysis techniques has reclassified this species as Pericallis× hybrida; a cross between P. cruentas and P. lanata. This species in this relatively new genus are all natives of the Canary Islands. Historically this group of plants has been identified as members of the genus Cineraria or Senecio." (#217) |
| Notes & Reference | #217-Chicago Botanic Garden (www.chicagobotanic.org), Annie's Annuals and Perennials www.anniesannuals.com |
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