This variable perennial herb has slender spreading stems that form a dense prostrate habit. It has silver-grey oblong leaves and the small daisy-like yellow flowers are held above the foliage and appear from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 11

Chrysocephalum apiculatumis naturally found throughout Australia growing under a variety of environmental conditions. It prefers well-drained moderately fertile soils in an open sunny position and is drought and frost tolerant.

Yellow Buttons is grown for its spreading habit and its flowers. It is mass planted in cottage or large gardens as a ground cover or as a spill-over above a retaining wall and on embankments. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions establishing in 1 to 2 years and is grown in roof gardens or large containers. ID 1556

Chrysocephalum(kry-soh-KEF-ah-lum) apiculatum (ah-pik-yoo-LAH-tum)

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