Leptorhynchos tenuifolius
Wiry Buttons
Much-branched, upright, wiry perennial herb, cottony hairs at least at the base and in leaf axils.
Additional information
- FamilyAsteraceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size10-40 cm x 30 cm
- Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
- LeavesNarrow pointed leaves 0.5-4 cm x 1 mm, basal leaves longer (to 15 cm x 3 mm), densely cottony below, margins curved under.
- Flower colourYellow
- Flowering timeSeptember to March
- FlowersSingle terminal button daisy flowerheads held erect on long stalks.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsWell drained soils in grassy areas of woodland and open forest. Full sun, semi-shade.
- Garden useWell displayed flowers. Suited to rockery, cottage or container growing.
- Commercially availableAustralian plant & indigenous nurseries
- Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions
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