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Olearia lirata

Common Name: Snow Daisy-bush
Synonym:
Family: Asteraceae
Size: 2-4m x 2-3m
Description: Soft open shrub with greyish-white branchlets and undersides of leaves from dense star-shaped hairs.
Leaves: Smooth lance-shaped leaves 3-15cm x 5-35mm, dark green above, only major veins depressed, tip pointed.
Flowering: Large, loose terminal bunches of daisy flowerheads 12-25mm across, 10-16 rays per flower. Outer bracts below the flowerhead shorter than inner.
Flower Colour: White
Flowering Time: August to December
Growing Conditions: Moist well drained clay soil widespread in moist forests. Tolerates light frost and snow. Semi to full shade.
Garden Use: Light screen. Very floriferous providing an attractive plant for shady positions. Pruning beneficial after flowering.
Related Species:
Plant Communities: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 29, 30, 32, 34, 36, 41
Conservation Status: Widespread within the Shire
Aboriginal Use:
Commercially available: Australian plant & indigenous nurseries
Bird Attracting: No
Butterfly Attracting: Food plant for caterpillars
Frog Habitat: No
Photographer: Marilyn Gray ©
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Last Updated: 30/06/2010
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Tel: 1300 368 333 Fax: 9735 4249
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