Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius

Common name(s): rosemary everlasting

Description: evergreen shrub; a fast-growing, low-maintenance shrub native to Australia. Foliage resembles rosemary (hence the name) and is complemented by whitish stems. Small buds form in early summer and persist for months before opening to tiny white flowers. Simply stunning in dried flower arrangements.

Height: to 8 ft. Spread: to 6 ft.

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Uses: ornamental

Winter Hardiness: to 15 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought

Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius 'Silver Jubilee'

A selection with silver foliage. Raised from seed collected in Tasmania by Mr. J. May of the U.K. 

Height: to 8 ft. Spread: to 5 ft.