This small shrub has a stiff erect straggly stems that form an open habit. It has light green oblong toothed leaves and the large blue-mauve daisy-like flowers appear above the foliage from spring to early summer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Olearia rudisis naturally found in mainland Australia growing in woodlands and mallee shrubland in calcareous sandy soil types that must be well drained. It prefers a open sunny position and tolerates mild frosts and drought.

The Azure Daisy-bush is a straggly shrub that is grown for its large bluish flowers and is planted in small garden beds or rockeries. It is also grown in containers and establishes in 1 to 2 years. It is a colourful hardy shrub that tolerates most conditions but is short lived under cultivation.ID 1047

Note:
This plant is not commonly cultivated and may be difficult to obtain requiring a specialist nursery.

Olearia(o-lee-AH-ree-a) rudis(ROO-des)

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