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