Botanical name:

Senecio glomeratus subsp. glomeratus

Common name(s):

New Zealand Fireweed

Plant facts:

An indigenous, weedy herb found in New Zealand and Australia. It is an erect annual or short-lived perennial, growing up to 2 m tall. Easily recognised by its woolly stems, deeply toothed leaves, and clusters of dark yellow flower heads. It commonly establishes in disturbed sites and tolerates a wide range of soil conditions.

Natural habitat: 

Typically a weedy species found in disturbed areas such as roadsides, riverbanks, coastal margins, and open coastal and lowland sites.

Growing environment:

Dry, Wetland, Coastal, Disturbed soils tolerant.

Endemic distribution:

New Zealand’s North, South, Stewart, Chatham, and Three Kings Islands and also Australia.

Height: 2m

Flowering: 

Throughout the year (mainly summer) with numerous small, dark yellow flower heads grouped in large clusters up to 30cm wide.

Fruiting:

Late summer to early winter but can be found year round.

Uses: 

Pioneer Plantings.

How to grow:

Easily grown from seed. Prefers open, disturbed soils and establishes quickly with minimal care.

** Seed germinates without pre treatment. Sow seed direct & keep moist until germination is complete.