Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Gold, Yellow

 

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Grey, Silver

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

 

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Hedge, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

A compact shrub grows to 4' x 4'. Leaves are shiny and silver-grey. It has a wispy appearance. Its showy, small dark yellow flowers appear in terminal clusters winter through spring. It should receive sun to part shade with little or no summer watering. The plant performs best with good drainage. Native to Australia.

Frost tolerant to 25 F.