Botanical name:

Anisotome pilifera

Common name(s):

About:

This attractive plant features glaucous leaves and grows to around 40 cm tall. From mid-summer to autumn, it produces white flowers on sturdy stems ranging from 20–60cm in height. Found in alpine regions, it thrives in rocky areas and cliffs, safely out of reach of grazing animals. For cultivation, it requires shade and a deep, well-drained soil.

Natural habitat:

Subalpine cliff faces, rocky escarpments & scree slopes.

Growing environment:

Frost, Shade, Wind & Free draining tolerant.

Endemic distribution:

Throughout New Zealand & Tasmania in Australia

Height: 40cm

Flowering:

November – March with a white coloured flower/s

Fruiting:

January - April

Uses:

Bird food / Attractant, Bee food & Riparian plantings

How to grow:

Easily grown from fresh seed. Best suited to a rock garden or alpine house.

** Seed germinates without pre treatment. Sow seed direct & keep moist until germination is complete.