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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