Ozothamnus Species, Mountain Cottonwood, Silver Heather
Ozothamnusleptophyllus

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Ozothamnus (oh-zo-THAM-nus)
Species: leptophyllus (lep-toh-FYE-luss)

Synonym:Cassinia leptophylla

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Blooms repeatedly

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting