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)

Care: no special care needed, can be pruned/shaped in late spring or early summer