Olearia rugosa
Wrinkled Daisy-bush
Spindly upright shrub with downy branchlets.
Additional information
- FamilyAsteraceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size1-2.5 m x 1-1.5 m
- Plant groupingShrubs to 2m
- LeavesRough, green narrowly egg-shaped leaves 20-80 mm x 7-10 mm, deeply wrinkled upper surface, network of veins and dense brownish downy hairs below; margins distantly toothed to scalloped.
- Flower colourWhite with yellow to purplish centres
- Flowering timeOctober to November
- FlowersEither single or small sprays of daisy flowerheads to 25 mm across, held stiffly erect. 10-16 rays per flowerhead.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsMoist soil in moist foothill and mountain forests. Partial and dappled shade.
- Garden useAttractive foliage plant for a moist sheltered position. Flowers well displayed.
- Commercially availableIndigenous nursery
- Conservation statusScattered within the Shire.
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Photographer/s: 1, 3 Marilyn Bull ©; 2 Ken Harris ©
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