Astrotricha asperifolia ssp. 1

Rough Star-hair

Open upright shrub with felted stems.

Additional information

• FamilyAraliaceae
• StoreyMiddle storey
• Size0.6-2.5 m x 1-2 m
• Plant groupingShrubs 1.5-10 m
• LeavesLong narrowly elliptic leaves, slightly rough and wrinkled on upper surface, white and densely felted below, 4-12 cm x 1-4 mm.
• Flower colourVary from yellow-green at the top to white/cream on the sides
• Flowering timeNovember to February
• FlowersLarge, terminal, branched flowering stems to 30 cm long. Dense clusters of small flowers.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsFairly well drained stony, loam soils in mountain forests. Tolerates light frosts. Partial and dappled shade.
• Garden useUnderstorey plant for shady gardens. Flowers well displayed in summer.
• Commercially availableRarely
• Conservation statusScattered within the Shire. Not a common species.

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