Cassinia trinerva
Three-veined Cassinia
Dense rounded to erect shrub.
Additional information
- FamilyAsteraceae
- StoreyMiddle storey
- Size2-5 m x 1.5-3 m
- Plant groupingShrubs 1.5-10 m
- LeavesNarrow, dark green, 3-veined leaves 3-12 cm x 3.5-6 mm, slightly hairy below.
- Flower colourWhite
- Flowering timeNovember to March
- FlowersSlightly domed clusters to 15 cm across of small daisy flowerheads.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsMoist shaded conditions in mountain ash forests. Very restricted distribution within the Shire, in Sherbrooke Forest and near Watts River.
- Garden useExcellent under shrub for shady moist gardens. Medium screen. Pruning beneficial.
- Commercially availableNo information available
- Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions
- Related speciesSee Cassinia longifolia
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