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kerosene weed

Ozothamnus ledifolius

Drought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Ozothamnus
Family: Asteraceae
Common Names: kerosene bush

About this plant

O. ledifolius is a small, bushy evergreen shrub with tiny, narrow, aromatic leaves bright yellow beneath. Clusters of small, honey-scented flower heads open white from reddish buds

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by seed and semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersHedging Screens

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years