Silver Bush, Blue Silver Leaf

Distephanuspopulifolius

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Species
populifolius (pop-yoo-lih-FOH-lee-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Succulent
Textured
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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| October 2010 | neutral

Distephanus populifolius is endemic to Mauritius ,where it is rare in it's natural habitats which is confined to top of a few mountains...Read More

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