Shrubs

Olearia axillaris
     Coast daisy bush
Descriptor
Erect, much-branched shrub with white-cream-yellow flowers in January to June, November to December. Yellow florets are supported by white bracts at the flowerhead. Fruit produced are achenes, 1.5-2mm long, the pappus are bristles twice this length. Leaves are small and many, in whorled arrangement at the stem and covered in fine white hairs which contribute to the silvery color of the shrub. 
Cultural knowledge
  
Ecological role
Bird attractant: food plant for caterpillars
Height
2m
Width
2m
Sun 
Semi to full shade
Soil type
Moist well drained clay soils
Flowering time
Spring and Summer

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