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botanical name:
Rhodanthe anthemoides

common name: Chamomile Sunray
synonyms: Helipterum anthemoides
family: Asteraceae

characteristics: perennial, evergreen
height: 0.30m width: 0.60m
growth rate: slow
growth habit: mounding
leaf colour: grey-green
flower colour: white
main period of interest: Summer

growing conditions: full sun, dry soil, sandy soil
prefered soil pH: any
minimum temperature: -10°C
USDA zone: 8 to 10

description:
Small, semi-alpine perennial with small, narrow, greyish-green leaves up to 25 mm long. Flowerheads with yellow centres surrounded by white, papery bracts. about 20 to 30 mm across, are produced over a long period between late winter and early autumn.

cultivation:
Very well drained soil in full sun or part shade in hot locations. Hardy but dislikes excessive winter wet.
Trim back after flowering to keep tidy.

propagation:
From seed or cuttings.

usage:
Suitable for a rock garden, scree or alpine house.

other notes:
Native south-eastern Australia and Tasmania.