Olearia argophylla|Musk Daisy-bush
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Rounded, open to dense large shrub or small tree with grey ribbony bark, branchlets covered in dense silvery hairs.
- Size (W x H)
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3-10m x 2-6m
- Leaves
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Large, shiny dark green elliptic leaves, white to silvery below, 3-12cm x 2-7cm. Network of veins on upper surface, margins finely toothed.
- Flowers
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Large terminal bunches of small daisy flowerheads.
- Flower colour
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White
- Flower time
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September to February
- Growing conditions
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Moist well drained soils in sheltered gullies and moist to wet forests. Frost and snow tolerant. Partial to full shade.
- Commonly used for
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Screen or windbreak plant under established trees in moist areas. Silver and green foliage is attractive. Pruning is beneficial.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
