Family | ASTERACEAE |
Genus species | Helichrysum leucopsideum DC. trib. Gnaphalieae |
Habitat | rocky slopes |
Description | leaves spathulate to linear, 2-4cm long, revolute, abaxially densely white tomentose, capitula solitary, 25-35mm across, phyllaries shiny |
Size | 20-30cm |
Color | pinkish, white |
Bloom | summer |
Ca | |
Type | subshrub |
Cultivation | sunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun |
Propagation | seed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 13-20°C cuttings in late summer |
Territory |
Australasia
Australia (New South Wales , South Australia , Tasmania , Victoria , Western Australia) |
Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
Comments | ASTERACEAE
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