Cassinia leptophylla

Also Known As

Cassinia leptophylla subsp. vauvilliersii
Cassinia vauvilliersii
Ozothamnus leptophyllus
Mountain Cottonwood
Silver Heather

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Cassinia leptophylla plant details

Cassinia leptophylla is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cassinia leptophylla

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cassinia leptophylla

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

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Erica-like, evergreen shrub from New Zealand, to 4-5' tall x 3' wide, with erect, slender branches, the leaves tomentose (reflective, greenish above and a beautiful gold to cream wool on the undersides) creating great contrast and form in the garden. Fine textured at a distance; a wonderful foil for broader leaved plants such as hebes or flax in sun and well-drained soil with summer water. Frost hardy USDA zone 8 and possibly upper zone 7.