Olearia ramulosa var. ramulosa|Twiggy Daisy-bush
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Open spindly shrub, young growth has white-cottony stems.
- Size (W x H)
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0.5-2m x1-1.5m
- Leaves
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Narrow crowded dark green leaves, broader towards tip, 3-15mm x 0.8-1.7mm, downy white below, margins rolled under.
- Flowers
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Masses of small daisy flowerheads to 25mm wide. 2-10 ray florets.
- Flower colour
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White with cream to yellow centres
- Flower time
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October to May
- Growing conditions
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Well drained soil in heathy open forest, often in gullies. Semi shade.
- Commonly used for
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Plant under existing trees. Pruning is beneficial to encourage bushiness.
- 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
