Additional information

• FamilyThymelaeaceae
• StoreyLower storey
• Size10-30 cm x 0.3-1 m
• Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
• LeavesDensely hairy new growth. Pairs of grey-green elliptic leaves 6-16 mm x 1-9 mm.
• Flower colourCreamy-white
• Flowering timeSeptember to January
• FlowersTerminal flowerheads of many flowers, base of flowers hairless, densely hairy above, surrounded by 4-6 bracts, hairy on inside, yellow base, green above. Flowers bisexual or female.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNectar for butterflies
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsWell drained loams to poor skeletal soils in heathland and woodlands. Frost tolerant. Full sun to semi shade.
• Garden useDainty little plant for small gardens, rockeries and borders. Establishes under trees and shrubs. Container plant. Responds to heavy pruning.
• Commercially availableAustralian plant & indigenous nurseries
• Conservation statusWidespread within the Shire

Photo Gallery

Photographer/s: 1 Russell Best, NatureShare ©; 2 Marty White/SYR ©; 3 Jean Edwards ©; 4 Lorraine Phelan, NatureShare ©

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