Brachyglottis greyi x monroi [UCSC 89.189]

Also Known As

Senecia greyi x monroi
Daisy Bush

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 40"
W: 24"

planting zones

8a-10b

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Brachyglottis greyi x monroi [UCSC 89.189] plant details

Brachyglottis greyi x monroi [UCSC 89.189] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Brachyglottis greyi x monroi [UCSC 89.189]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 40 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: scalloped leaves, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Brachyglottis greyi x monroi [UCSC 89.189]

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From a plant at the University of California Santa Cruz that had been in the garden for more than 20 years, quite possibly one of the Dunedin Hybrids from the 1950s. This form to about 3.5 ft tall with elongated and scalloped leaves, gray-green on top and nearly white on the undersides -- an elegant bi-color effect. Sun to dappled shade. Somewhat drought tolerant but best with some summer water in dry places. Loves cool coastal conditions; dislikes hot humid areas, i.e., the eastern US (sorry). Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.