Solanum lasiophyllum (Flannel Bush)


Botanical Information

FamilySolanaceae
GenusSolanum
Specieslasiophyllum
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginAustralia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height45 - 60 cm
Spread60 - 90 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodFebruary, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October

Description and Growing Information

ShapeErect rounded.
LandscapeFlowering shrub gardens, flowering hedges, hedging, informal gardens, rocky gardens, as a potted patio plant or as a specimen.
PropagationCuttings.
CultivationPlant 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.
PestsNone known.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
HabitatStony slopes, undulating plains.
Bark/Stem DescriptionFuzzy yet robust stems and shoots.
Leaf DescriptionCrinkly obovate-pinnate leaves with a fuzzy covering.
Flower DescriptionSmall, showy, simple solitary blooms.
Colour DescriptionBlue-green foliage with a white fuzzy covering. Purple to violet blooms.
Texture DescriptionFuzzy.

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