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Olearia phlogopappa

Also Known As

Dusty Daisy Bush

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Olearia phlogopappa plant details

Olearia phlogopappa is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Olearia phlogopappa

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Olearia phlogopappa

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The grey-green foliage of this 3-5' Australian native is a great backdrop for masses! of small lavender-mauve-purple "daisy" flowers in fall... "spectacular in flower"; benefit from pruning after flowering. S/M(notdry)

By: Forestfarm

Evergreen with small leaves. Vigorous. This large Australian daisy shrub has a rather 'herbal' aspect about it, with smaller, narrow, slightly fragrant leaves. It has a more loose habit than other Olearias, and may reach about 6 – 8'. Numerous white daisies, enough to be very showy at the peak of bloom, begin much earlier than other Olearias—March in my garden--and are produced over a long period. Hardy to at least 10 °F.