Calocephalus citreus

Origin: NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, SA

Cultural notes: Full sun or part shade, most soil conditions, likes dry conditions, fast growing, long lived, very hardy.

Maintenance: May be pruned annually to maintain compact habit or to remove spent flower spikes.

Tolerates: Drought conditions.

Flowering season: Summer

Flower colour: Bright yellow lemon-shaped flower heads on the tip of trailing silver stems.

Foliage colour: Grey/silvery, fine leaves

Height: Up to 0.3m

Plant spacing: 30cm apart

Recommended uses: Ornamental, ideal for landscaping or revegetation and as a feature plant. Also excellent in rockeries and hanging baskets.