Lemon Beauty-heads
(Calocephalus citreus)

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Calocephalus citreus

Small herb with silvery grey leaves. Many small, bright yellow (lemon) flowerheads are borne in summer. Dies back in winter. This drought-resistant, very hardy container plant grows to about 0.2-0.5m tall and 0.3-1m wide. It can survive in lightly grazed paddocks.

Type
Native
Container
One
Size
Small shrubs 0.5 - 3 metres
Zones
Moist temperate with hot summers, Semi-arid with winter rain, Moist temperate with warm summers, Winter rains with dry summers
Soils
Sandy, Loam
Tolerances
Wind, Drought
Regions
Habitat plants, Backyard Garden, Subtropical Garden
Shade levels
Sun/shade
Flowering seasons
Summer
Colours
Yellow
Gardens
Hardy Garden