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    Raoulia australis

    Also Known As

    • Scabwort
    • Silver Spoon

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 1"-1"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Raoulia australis plant details

    Raoulia australis is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional water. Does well in average and gritty soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Raoulia australis

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 1 IN - 1 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Raoulia australis

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Soil needs: average and gritty

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tiny silver-grey foliage forms a dense, evergreen mat and from a distance resembles granite. Grows slowly. Prefers cool summers and mild winters. Thrives in rockeries and raised beds that provide good drainage, especially in winter which is very important.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Yellow flowers. Silver matting foliage.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Raoulia australis plant

    How to Grow Raoulia australis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1"

    Width: 24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Raoulia hookeri close-up, foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Raoulia australis Lutescens Group

    aka Raoulia lutescens

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1"

    Width: 24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional
    Photo of Raoulia australis Lutescens Group foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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