Groundcover

Pimelea humulis
​​         Dwarf rice flower
Descriptor
Upright little branched suckering subshrub. Densely hairy new growth Paris of grey-green elliptic leaves 6-16mm x 1-9mm. Creamy-white terminal flowerheads of many flowers, base of flowers hairless, densely hairy above, surrounded by 4-6 bracts, hairy on inside, yellow base, green above. Dainty little plant for small gardens, rockeries and borders. Establishes under trees and shrubs. Container plant. 
Cultural knowledge
 
Ecological role
Butterfly attractant: nectar
Height
0.3m
Width
1m
Sun 
Full sun, semi shade
Soil type
Well drained loam soils
Flowering time
September to January

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