This evergreen sub-shrub has slender sparsely branched spreading stems that form a prostrate habit. It has narrow deep green leaves and the pinkish daisy-like papery flowers appear above the foliage during spring.

Hardiness zones 8 to 9

Edmondia pinifolia is naturally found in South Africa growing in well drained, moderatly fertile sany stony soils in an open sunny position and is frost tender but drought tolerant.

Edmondia is a colourful sub-shrub that is grown for its flowers and spreading habit. It is used in small or large gardens in rockeries or along a sunny border and is suitable for coastal and inland regions tolerating a wide range of climate zones and establishing in 2-3 years. The flowers are also cut for floral arrangements and are long-lasting. ID 484

Edmondia(ed-MON-de-a) pinifolia(pin-ee-FOH-lee-uh)

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)     
(Compositae)
Sunflower Family