Cineraria maritima syn Senecio cineraria
Family: Asteraceae
Perennial. Native to the shores of the Mediterranean. With
its silvery foliage and bright yellow flowers, this is a decorative plant,
and is commonly seen in window boxes and city gardens, especially on the
coast. It reflects the rays of the moon at night, glowing beautifully.
The fresh juice of the leaves and flowers was used traditionally to make
an eye drop to dissolve cataracts. Internal use not recommended--contains
unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Do not put seeds in eyes. Cultivation:
Sow seed in a flat or in a pot in the spring. Average germ
time 15 days. Transplant seedlings to final location. Drought
and cold hardy. Fire resistant. Plant 1 foot apart. Flowers
1 to 2 feet high.
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