I am a tufting native plant with distinctive strappy upright powdery-blue new foliage. My foliage becomes greener as I mature creating interesting contrast.
I am low maintenance and super tough. Well suited to Australian climates I tolerate both dry conditions and frost.
Adaptable I am a solid performer in most soils and quite happy in heavy clay.
My cream cylindrical flowers appear in spring.
My blue colour and architectural form makes a very popular landscaping plant popular in borders, rockeries, feature and public plantings.
I am popular and will make you happy because...
My new leaves appear powdery blue and darken to green as they mature
Plant me in a pot or mass plant me in the garden for dramatic effect
I am both frost and drought tolerant
Features
I thrive in full sun to part sun
Height: 0.35m Width: 0.3m(Size at point of sale approx. 32.5cm including pot)
I need minimal water once established
I grow best in free draining soils and will tolerate dry sandy soil conditions
Plant features
Coastal tolerant
Cream flowers
Blue/green foliage
Flowers Sep-Nov
Plant me:
- In garden beds and general landscaping
- In pots and other containers
- In native and wildlife gardens
Tips for success
Apply controlled release fertiliser to keep me looking at my best
Plant at least 0.6m apart.
Choose a full sun to partly shaded position.
Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.
Choose whether you are planting in the garden or a pot to receive guidance built from this plant's light, water, habit and use information.
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