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Solanum lasiophyllum


Flannel Bush




Origin:  Australia.
Family
Solanaceae
Genus
Solanum
Species
lasiophyllum
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
Height
45 - 60 cm
Spread
60 - 90 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
Landscape
Flowering shrub gardens, flowering hedges, hedging, informal gardens, rocky gardens, as a potted patio plant or as a specimen.
Cultivation
Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-draining sandy, clay, loamy, limestone-rich or soil with a high mineral content. Soil can crack with dryness.
Shape
Erect rounded.
Growth
Medium
Pests
None known.
Habitat
Stony slopes, undulating plains.
Bark/Stem Description
Fuzzy yet robust stems and shoots.
Leaf Description
Crinkly obovate-pinnate leaves with a fuzzy covering.
Flower Description
Small, showy, simple solitary blooms.
Colour Description
Blue-green foliage with a white fuzzy covering. Purple to violet blooms.
Texture Description
Fuzzy.
Notable Specimens
Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
Propagation
Cuttings.
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