String of Pearls is a small evergreen succulent with round fleshy pearl-like leaves along long cascading stems. Its flowers are insignificant but fragrant. Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well-drained soils. Drought and heat tolerant once established.
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Origins: |
Cape of South Africa |
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Height: |
1’ - 2' |
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Spread: |
1' - 2’ |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
9 - 12 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Watch for slugs and snails. Scale might be a problem. Toxic if ingested.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden,
Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Hens and Chicks, Coneflower, Fescue
IMAGES: Photoset by Maja Dumat, (1) Erbse am Band, (2) Erbse am Band (Senecio rowleyanus), (2) Leonora (Ellie) Enking, String of Beads (Senecio rowleyanus)
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
