About
A low, spreading, mat-forming, evergreen perennial from New Zealand with ovate to rounded, silky, silvery-grey leaves and small, daisy-like, white flower-heads in spring. A choice, silver-foliaged alpine for a cool, well-drained rock garden, trough, or alpine house.
About the genus
Ourisia are rhizomatous evergreen perennials with simple, mostly basal leaves and shortly tubular, usually 2-lipped red or white flowers in spring or summer
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.