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Actinotus helianthi 'Federation Stars'
Flannel flower
Notes

Uses: Ornamental perennial flowering herb or low shrub for informal native plantings amongst other shrubs in mixed raised beds, borders and verges. Requires well-drained soils and some root protection. Responds to pruning to increase next years flowering and promote a bushier growth habit.
Attracts native butterflies.

  • Height 0.3-1.5m
  • Spread 0.5-1m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Apiaceae
  • Botanical Name Actinotus helianthi 'Federation Stars'
  • Common Name Flannel flower
  • Origin NSW, Qld
  • Habit Erect to spreading
  • Landscape Coastal footslopes, Hills, Plains, 2nd line coast
  • Soil Texture Clay, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Neutral
  • Tolerates Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Moderate
  • Flower Colour Cream
  • Flowering Time Spring, Summer
  • Flower Type Daisy
  • Purpose Commemoration, Ornamental, Hedge
  • Form Low shrub (Up to 1.2m)