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Velleia paradoxa ‘Bush Butterflies’


$4.50

Perennial rosette herb. Light green leaves close to the ground. Yellow flowers on erect stems in spring/summer. Rare and endangered species. Endemic.

Feature Codes: CEKb
Seeds per gram: 180

Description

Origin Tas, temperate Aust.
Form: Rosette
Type: Perennial herb. (late summer dormant)
Height (typical): 0.2m
Width (typical): 0.3m
Growth rate: Fast
Uses: Mass plantings, rockeries, pots, borders
Soil type: Most soils except very wet
Position: Full sun to part shade
Frost hardiness: Very frost hardy
Drought tolerance: Extremely drought tolerant
Flowering time: Spring & summer
Pruning: Not required
Features: Butterfly attracting.
Threatened plant in Tas.
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