Scientific Name: Ozothamnus costatifructus Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region

Common Name: eastcoast everlastingbush

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Asteraceae

Form Description: Small to medium shrub with branches ascending to erect and whitish-hairy young growth.

Height (m): 1 – 3

Flowers: Profuse in flower heads about 0.7cm across, creamy white with buff bracts.

Fruit: Achene – ribbed.

Municipality
Break O’DayCentral HighlandsFlindersGlamorgan-Spring BayHuon ValleyKingboroughTasman
Plant Communities
Coastal VegetationDry Eucalypt Forest
Habitat Notes

Local near the coasts in southern and eastern Tasmania.

Site Tolerance

Moist

Soil Tolerance

Fertile, Nutrient-poor, Sandy, Well-drained

Frost Tolerance

Moderate

General Notes

Dislikes extended dry periods and prefers some shade. Tip pruning from an early age is recommended.

Propagation Calendar

  • Flowering Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Seed Collecting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sowing Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Cutting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Propagation Method
Seed, Cuttings

Seed Information

Seed Collection

Seeds are mature when the centre of the seed head becomes loose and individual achenes are easily removed.

Seed Treatment Method

Surface Sow Sow seed finely on the surface of the potting mix and cover with just enough mix to hold the seed on the surface when watered.

Seed Storage Life

Short

Seed Treatment Notes

Surface sow or cover lightly.

Germination Time

2-4 weeks

Cutting & Division Information

Can be propagated from cuttings.