Botanical Name: Common Names:
Chrysocephalum apiculatum Mallee Buttons Common Everlasting, Yellow Buttons,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers Spreading
Description:
Mallee Buttons is an outstanding groundcover plant with silver foliage and a profusion of golden, button like flowers. A hardy, versatile plant with low maintenance makes this an ideal choice for gardens of all types.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
<15cm 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Asteraceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Grey, Silver
Flower Colour: Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: High