Chrysocephalum semipapposum ssp. semipapposum
Clustered Everlasting
Erect perennial aromatic herb, stems sticky, rising from underground stems (rhizomes), covered in silky white cobweb of hairs flattened to the stem.
Additional information
- SynonymHelichrysum semipapposum
- FamilyAsteraceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size0.3-0.8 m x 1-3 m
- Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
- LeavesSticky narrow to oblong leaves, grey-green, densely silky-hairy on both surfaces or below only, 2-50 mm x 1-4 mm. Very variable in size, shape & texture.
- Flower colourBright yellow
- Flowering timeOctober to April
- FlowersDense clusters of small daisy flowerheads at the ends of stems.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingBoth food for caterpillars and nectar for butterflies.
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsMoist to dry soils in both open and closed forests. Frost tolerant, some forms snow tolerant. Full sun, semi-dappled shade.
- Garden useAttractive garden plant creating swathes of golden flowers especially in summer. Suitable to underplant trees. Can be cut back to the base after flowering. Will spread in a garden setting.
- Commercially availableAustralian plant & indigenous nurseries
- Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions
- Related speciesChrysocephalum semipapposum ssp. lineare may occur in the Shire. It is distinguished by cottony or short woolly hairs on the stems and leaves which are not sticky.
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Photographer/s: 1 Marty White ©; 2 SYR library; 3 Chris Clarke, NatureShare ©
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