Leucophyta brownii ‘Moonshine’ – Cushion Bush
The spectacular silver foliage are complemented by lemon yellow flowers on a mounding small perennial plant. This is an outstanding plant that is salt and wind resistant for coastal areas. Use it to give a lift to any slightly shady parts of the garden where it can be planted at the front of borders or in a sunny rockery. It also makes a lovely potted plant for a sunny courtyard. Trim off the spent flowers at the end of summer.
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- Leucophyta brownii cushion bush ‘Moonshine’
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- Leucophyta brownii ‘Moonshine’
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Scientific Name: | Leucophyta brownii |
| Cultivar: | Moonshine |
| Common Name: | Cushion Bush |
| Plant Type: | Small shrub, Ground cover |
| Height: | 0.5 ~ 0.6 metres |
| Width: | 0.4 ~ 0.5 metres |
| Flower Colour: | White, Yellow |
| Flowering Time: | Spring, Autumn |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Sandy loam, Potting mix, Saline |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading, Mound-shaped |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry, Well-drained |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Topiary, Groundcover, Feature plant, Border plant, Attractive foliage, Wow factor |
| Special Features: | Erosion control, Playground friendly |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Butterflies, Lizards |
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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