Olearia speciosa
Netted Daisy-bush
Open shrub, densely velvety with Y-shaped hairs on branchlets and underside of leaves.
Additional information
- FamilyAsteraceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size0.6-1 m x 0.6-1 m
- Plant groupingShrubs to 2m
- LeavesEgg-shaped to elliptic dark green leaves 20-80 mm x 8-40 mm with network of veins, bluntly tipped, margins toothed, flat or wavy.
- Flower colourWhite with yellow to brown centres
- Flowering timeNovember to January
- FlowersLoose terminal clusters of daisy flowerheads, 22-35 mm wide, on long stalks.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsCool moist soil in tall forests. Semi shade to dappled shade.
- Garden useAttractive small daisy bush for cool moist gardens either under trees or in a protected cottage garden. All daisy bushes benefit from pruning.
- Commercially availableNever
- Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from very few local sites. Scattered outside the Shire boundary. Victorian endemic.
Photo Gallery
Photographer/s: 1 Nimal Karunajeewa, Royal Botanic Gardens Board © 2 Andre Messina, Royal Botanic Gardens Board ©; 3 Marilyn Bull ©
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