Cassinia fulvida

Also Known As

Cassinia leptophylla subsp. fulvida
Golden Cottonwood
Golden Heather

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

7b-10b

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Cassinia fulvida plant details

Cassinia fulvida is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cassinia fulvida

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cassinia fulvida

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Evergreen shrub, tiny round green leaves, leaf undersides and stems golden! Common in subalpline regions of New Zealand, this upright shrub is a tidy looking garden plant, having glossy green leaves with yellow indumentum underneath, and heads of small white flowers in spring. It is usually recommended for full sun but in my garden it does very well in partial shade. It makes an excellent combintation for plants with bold-textured leaves such as Phormium and Cordyline. Very adaptable and easy to grow, it may reach 5' tall and is hardy to about 5 °F. It has also been sold as Cassinia leptophylla var. fulvida.