Cassinia trinerva ‘ Three Veined Cassinia’ Tas species
$4.50 – $10.00
Origin: Tas, Vic, NSW. Tasmanian origin.
Dense rounded to erect shrub or small tree up to 5.0m. Evergreen. Growth rate medium. Excellent undershrub for shady moist gardens, screening. Moist soils best. Very frost hardy. Narrow dark three veined leaves. White flowers Summer to Autumn. Prune to shape.
Features: Ornamental. Butterfly attracting. Long flowering.
Description
| Origin |
Tas(NE), Vic, NSW. |
| Form: |
Arching bushy shrub |
| Type: |
Evergreen |
| Height (typical): |
3.0 -5.0m |
| Width (typical): |
2.5 – 3.5m |
| Growth rate: |
Very fast |
| Uses: |
Revegetation, background, habitat, screen |
| Soil type: |
Almost all soils except very wet |
| Position: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Frost hardiness: |
Very frost hardy |
| Drought tolerance: |
Needs some summer moisture |
| Wind firmness: |
Wind firm but hot winds will burn. |
| Windbreak position: |
Not an ideal windbreak plant. |
| Flowering time: |
Spring (pink or white buds & white flowers) |
| Pruning: |
Prune as required for shape. Will tolerate |
|
severe pruning if required. |
| Features: |
Great butterfly attractor in native gardens. |
|
Great for shady banks, creek banks etc. |
