daisy bush

Olearia scilloniensis

ShrubAsteraceae

daisy bush
Deer-resistantDrought tolerantSalt tolerantEvergreen
USDA zones8 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size4 to 6 feet tall4 to 6 feet wide
Bloom season
Spring, summer
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay, chalk
Soil pH
Acid, alkaline, neutral

Garden uses

BorderHedgeLow maintenance

Notes

Daisy bush (Olearia scilloniensis) is a shrub for borders, hedges, and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and most soil types. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal. It is evergreen and tolerates drought and salt. It blooms in spring and summer and grows 47 to 71 inches tall and wide.

Pairs well with Mexican daisy, Barberry, and Mondo grass.

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