Olearia lirata|Snowy Daisy-bush
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Soft open shrub with greyish-white branchlets and undersides of leaves from dense star-shaped hairs.
- Size (W x H)
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2-3m x 2-5m
- Leaves
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Smooth lance-shaped leaves 3-15cm x 5-35mm, dark green above, only major veins depressed, tip pointed.
- Flowers
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Large, loose terminal bunches of daisy flowerheads 12-25mm across, 10-16 rays per flower. Outer bracts below the flowerhead shorter than inner.
- Flower colour
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White
- Flower time
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August to December
- Growing conditions
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Moist well drained clay soil widespread in moist forests. Tolerates light frost and snow. Semi to full shade.
- Commonly used for
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Light screen. Very floriferous providing an attractive plant for shady positions. Pruning beneficial after flowering.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts butterflies
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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
