Ozothamnus Species, Kerosene Bush
Ozothamnusledifolius

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Ozothamnus (oh-zo-THAM-nus)
Species: ledifolius (lee-di-FOH-lee-us)

Synonym:Cassinia ledifolia

Synonym:Helichrysum ledifolium

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color
Bronze
Chartreuse/Yellow

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting