Olearia argophylla – Musk Daisy Bush

Olearia argophylla - Musk Daisy Bush
Olearia argophylla - Musk Daisy Bush

A medium sized shrub to small tree. In its natural range in damp forests in NSW, Victoria and Tasmania it can grow to 9 metres tall. Attractive foliage, toothed green leaves with silver reverse, and trusses of white to creamy yellow flowers from mid spring through to late autumn which are faintly musk perfumed. The wood is used for woodworking.

Family : Asteraceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small tree, Large shrub

Width : 5

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer, Autumn

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Open foliage

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Fast growing

Scientific Name: Olearia argophylla

Common Name : Olearia

Height : 9

Flower Color : White, Cream, Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Flower garden

Light : Light shade, Half shade

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Other insects