Leucophyta brownii

Also Known As

Calocephalus brownii
Cushion Bush

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 1"-3'
W: 1'-4'

planting zones

9a-11

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Leucophyta brownii plant details

Leucophyta brownii is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with blue, green and white foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Leucophyta brownii

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green and white
Mature size: 1 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 IN - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: spreading

GROWING CONDITIONS for Leucophyta brownii

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small evergreen shrub to 2' tall and twice as wide with wiry or thread-like foliage covered by white, wooly hairs. Plants form a dense, rounded mound and are blanketed by pale yellow, almost white blooms in late spring and summer. Provide full sun, well-drained soil, moderate water and an occasional light shearing to maintain form. Thrives in coastal conditions where it will tolerate salt spray, high winds and sandy or gravelly soils. Hardy to 20F. Australia, Tasmania.

By: Native Sons

I love the funky texture this smoking SILVERY WHITE, rounded shrub creates. It has itty bitty silvery white leaves that lay flat against matching stems resembling finely textured coral or frosty tumbleweed. Amazing in cut flower arrangements! An Australian native, it needs good drainage & loves life next to the beach in sandy soils. Rocky cliffs are not a problem either. In Spring & Summer wee, little .5" buttons appear at the tips of stems & teensy light yellow flowers pop out. Growing to 1-3' tall & wide depending on how happy (well-drained) it is. Super DROUGHT TOLERANT! I imagine it intermingling with dark purple Aeoniums & deep blue-green Agaves & Aloes. Not a fan of high humidity.