Olearia lirata|Snowy Daisy-bush

Cardinia indigenous plant guide

Description

Soft open shrub with greyish-white branchlets and undersides of leaves from dense star-shaped hairs.

Size (W x H)

2-3m x 2-5m

Leaves

Smooth lance-shaped leaves 3-15cm x 5-35mm, dark green above, only major veins depressed, tip pointed.

Flowers

Large, loose terminal bunches of daisy flowerheads 12-25mm across, 10-16 rays per flower. Outer bracts below the flowerhead shorter than inner.

Flower colour

White

Flower time

August to December

Growing conditions

Moist well drained clay soil widespread in moist forests. Tolerates light frost and snow. Semi to full shade.

Commonly used for

Light screen. Very floriferous providing an attractive plant for shady positions. Pruning beneficial after flowering.

Available at indigenous nursery

Attracts butterflies

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Acknowledgement

Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory