Botanical Name: Common Names:
Olearia teretifolia Twinkle Little Stars Cypress Daisy Bush,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Spreading, Upright
Description:
A tough native shrub that naturally occurs in South Australia and Victoria within forests. The fine cypress like dark green foliage can be sticky to touch, it has a upright habit getting up to 1.5m tall. During spring time it is covered with dainty star shaped bright white flowers.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Embankment, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Asteraceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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