Leucophyta brownii

Botanical Name: Leucophyta brownii

Author: Cass.

Common Name: Cushion Bush

Family: Asteraceae

Location

Occurring in  exposed coastal regions of Vic, Tas, SA and WA where it grows on rocky cliffs and sand dunes.

It is looking beautiful in the Annual Beds in front of the Connections Garden.

A dwarf shrub to 1 m, its compact growth habit, adaptation to a wide variety of well-drained soils types and ability to withstand the full onslaught of wind and salt spray makes it a very useful plant for coastal areas. It needs plenty of sunshine and can tolerate frost and drought but dislikes warm-to-hot humid conditions.

The silver foliage reflects light at night and is excellent for defining path edges; it also provides a contrast to other plants in your garden.