Dartonii Daisy Bush
A very unique and unusual shrub from New Zealand, the Dartonii Daisy Bush has thin, incredibly narrow leaves with silvery undersides giving it a very unique texture. A tricky one to photograph but a very easy to grow shrub that adds excellent texture to the garden, especially when planted with larger leafed plants. Grows to about 10-12 feet tall eventually but can easily be cut back hard in spring if you want to keep it smaller. Small little white daisy flowers appear below the leaves in early summer.
Latin Name: Olearia lineata ‘Dartonii’
Site and Soil: Tolerant of many soil conditions so long as they are well draining
Hardiness: 5º Fahrenheit
Size at Maturity: 8-12′ x 6′
Bloom Time: Summer
Pests & Diseases: None
USDA Zone: 8