This hardy suckering perennial has a spreading to erect stems that form a dense prostrate habit. It has broad lanced-shaped grey-green leaves and the papery yellow daisy-like flowers appear above the foliage on a slender stem from late summer to autumn.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Helichyrsum rutidolepisis naturally found in Australia on the east coast of Australia from New South Wales extending to South Australia and commonly in wet sclerophyll or along rainforests fringes.

It prefers a protected sunny position and grows in well drained organic rich soils that are tending acidic and is frost and drought tolerant.

Pale Everlasting is a hardy perennial that is grown in small gardens and parks for colour. It may also be grown in patio pots or planter boxes and is used in floral arrangements. In mass planting it gives an excellent display and establishes in 1 season, tolerating warmer climates. ID 1120

Helichrysum(hay-li-KRIS-um) rutidolepis(roo-tee-doh-LEEP-is)

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