Gardening with Indigenous Plants
Indigenous Plant Use
Identification & Control of Common Weeds
Botanical Name: | Xerochrysum viscosum 2 synonyms: Bracteantha viscosa , Helichrysum viscosum |
Common Name: | sticky everlasting |
Sold As: | Tube ($2.00) |
Plant Type(s): | Ground Cover (up to 30 cm), Low Growing Shrub (30 cm to 1 m), Butterfly Attracting, Insect Attracting, May not be Indigenous to Whitehorse |
Growing Conditions: | Full Sun
Dry, Well Drained |
Size (HxW): | 20-90 cm x 0.3-1 m |
Foliage: | Soft linear dark green leaves 2-14 cm x 0.5-4 mm. |
Flowers: | Bright yellow flowers 2-4cm wide from August to March. |
General Comments: | Spectacular fast growing daisy for most well drained garden situations, especially cottage gardens and rockeries. Pruning from an early stage induces early branching and may prolong life. Provides both food for caterpillars and nectar for butterflies. |
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