Ammobium alatum is a showy perennial plant, with silvery foliage and abundant papery white flowers with large golden, contrasting centres. It flowers for a long period over summer, and they can be picked and dried, or used fresh in cut flowers arrangements. A hardy plant, though in harsh or frosty conditions it is best treated as an annual. It likes a sunny position, and goes well in a rockery, and is sensational for massed plantings and Australian native wildflower meadows. Propagation is from seed, division or cuttings. This plant is a food source for the painted lady butterfly.
Ammobium alatum – Winged Everlasting
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Everlasting Daisy
Scientific Name - Ammobium alatum
Family - Asteraceae
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Minimum Height - 1
Maximum Height - 1.5
Minimum Width - 0.5
Maximum Width - 1
Flower Colour - White, Gold
Flowering Time - Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Cottage garden, Flower garden
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen
Life Span - Annual, Biennial, Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed, Softwood cutting
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
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Special Uses - Cut flower, Pipe and drain friendly, Fast growing, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
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