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Grey Everlasting

A slender shrub with small, dark green leaves that contrast white on the underside. Flattened clusters of tiny, deep yellow flowers in late spring-to early summer.

 

A beautiful plant, that brings architectural structure to a perennial border. Tolerates shallow, rocky soils.  An important source of nectar for pollinating insects and habitat for insectivorous birds to forage in.

Scientific name
Ozothamnus obcordatus
Family
Asteraceae

Characteristics


Lifeform
Shrub
Height
1.0
Width
0.8
Growth rate
Medium
Evergreen
Yes
Perennial
Yes

Growing Conditions


Full Sun
Yes
Semishade
Yes
Shade
Cold
-5
Drought tolerance
Waterlogging tolerance
Compaction
Moderately good
Wind
Average
pH
acid

Uses


Ground cover
Screen
Yes
Shade
Container
Hedge
Windbreak
Grassy Woodland
Perennial border
Yes
Climber
Native lawn
Shrub Mass
Wetland

Biodiversity


Insect pollinator feeding
Yes
Caterpillar feeding
Yes
Bird feeding
Yes
Bird refuge
Lizard feeding
Lizard refuge
Frog refuge
Mammal feeding
Pollinators
Native Bee, Wasp, Butterfly, Beetle
Larvae
Butterflies, Moths
Birds
Foliage insectivores
Mammals

Flowering


Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Yes
Dec
Yes