Cassinia aculeata|Common Cassinia
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Erect open shrub with hairy branchlets.
- Size (W x H)
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2-4m x 1-2m
- Leaves
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Narrow aromatic dull green leaves, hairy below, margins rolled under. Variable in size, from 10-50mm x 1-2.5mm.
- Flowers
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Domed flowerheads to 12cm across of small daisy flowers, buds may be pink.
- Flower colour
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White
- Flower time
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November to March
- Growing conditions
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Heavy to moist well drained soils. A pioneer species in disturbed areas, very common in forests. Partial to dappled shade.
- Commonly used for
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Pruning essential to maintain a bushy shape. Easily established under eucalypts. Flowers for long periods. Flowers useful in dried arrangements.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts birds
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
