Genus: Ozothamnus

Common Names: various

Description coming soon.

Distribution: Australia, New Zealand

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 10 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3+ months of summer drought

Distribution: Australia (New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria)

Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius 'Silver Jubilee'

Common name(s): rosemary everlasting

Description: evergreen shrub; raised by J. May of the U.K. from seed he collected in Tasmania. Vigorous, upright growth and silver-green needle-like foliage that resembles rosemary (hence the name). Small red buds form in early summer and persist for months before opening to tiny white flowers. Simply stunning in dried flower arrangements.

Height: to 6 ft. Spread: to 4 ft.

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Uses: ornamental

Winter Hardiness: to 10 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3+ months of summer drought