kerosene bush
Ozothamnus ledifolius
USDA zones8 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size3 to 5 feet tall3 to 5 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- White
Garden uses
Notes
Kerosene bush (Ozothamnus ledifolius) is an evergreen shrub for hedges. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average soil. It grows 36 to 60 inches tall and wide, so it makes a tidy, dense screen. White flowers open in early to mid summer.
Pairs well with Century plant, Fountain grass, and Pink.
Native range
Tasmania and Australia.