This distinctive shrub has upright spreading white to brown stems that form a rounded habit. It has large oblong glossy green leaves with whitish undersides and the white daisy-like flowers have a yellow centre, appearing from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 11

Pachystegia insignisis naturally found in northern Canterbury in New Zealand growing in the mountains and along riverbanks, extending to the coast. It grows in an open to exposed positions on well drained rocky moderately fertile soils in a sunny position and is frost, drought and salt laden wind tolerant.

Marlborough Rock Daisy is grown for its showy flowers and spreading habit. It is planted in rock gardens or patio pots and in roof gardens. It is used as a ground cover or spill over plant and is used in dry positions. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and tolerates exposed coastal positions, growing in rock crevices. ID 1406

Pachystegia(pă-kee-STEG-ee-ah) insignis (in-SIG-nis)

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