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Ixodia achillaeoides Ankle Biter

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Ixodia achillaeoides Ankle Biter Mountain Daisy, Anklebiter,

Native: Foliage Type:

Yes Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Shrubs Dense, Rounded, Shrub Like, Spreading

Description:

A hardy low-growing native shrub with small bright green succulent-like foliage and tiny white flowers throughout Summer. Great to use for a low border or in coastal gardens. Grows 30cm high x 40cm wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

30-60cm 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot, Native Garden

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Asteraceae Australia

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: White

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Summer

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Low

Drought: High

Frost: Moderate

Wind: High

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