Cushion bush is a great tough shrub for difficult areas, which brings interest to the garden with its textural growth habit. It has silvery grey stems with tiny leaves, and round umbels of silver to pale gold flowers in summer. Great for coastal sites, as it resist wind and salt spray beautifully. Good in most soils, and likes a sunny spot. A terrific low maintenance plant, drought resistant. Can be pruned to shape if desired, but it naturally grows in a neat bun shaped plant.
Plant Type - Small shrub, Large shrub
Common Name - Cushion Bush
Scientific Name - Leucophyta brownii
Family - Asteraceae
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Minimum Height - 1
Maximum Height - 1.2
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 1.2
Flower Colour - White, Cream, Yellow, Mauve
Flowering Time - Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Saline, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
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Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Hedge, Topiary, Feature plant, Screen, Windbreak, Attractive foliage
Special Uses - Cut flower, Erosion control, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Other insects
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