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Othonna cheirifolia
Small evergreen shrub. Tight mats of upright silver-blue foliage are topped by flower stalks of yellow daisies in late spring. It performs amazingly well through both hot, humid summers and cold, wet winters. Will perform best in hot sun and well-drained soil. Native to the African countries of Algeria and Tunisia, and planted extensively by UK garden designer Gertrude Jekyll in the early 1900s.
Genus
Othonna
Species
cheirifolia
Cultivar
Common name
Barberry Ragwort
Family name
Asteraceae
Place of origin
Africa
DETAILS
Height
40 cm
Width
60 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Prefers a sunny site / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Nourishment / Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Dwarf, height 0.3 and 1 metre.
Availability
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