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Asteraceae
Cushion Bush
Leucophyta brownii
Endurance against the elements.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Leucophyta
- Native to
- Southern Australia
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- evergreen shrub
- Height
- 1-3 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- sandy, well-drained soil
- Water
- low
- Hardiness
- 9-11
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Cushion bush forms perfectly rounded, silvery-white mounds that look almost artificial, resembling coral or a brain shape.
- The entire plant is covered in dense, silvery-white hairs that reflect sunlight and protect it from salt spray and UV radiation.
- It grows naturally on exposed coastal cliffs and dunes of southern Australia, enduring constant wind and salt.
- The genus name Leucophyta means 'white plant' in Greek, perfectly describing its striking silver appearance.
- Cushion bush has become popular in modern floral design, where its silvery branches are used as a textural element in arrangements.
Color meanings
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toughness
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silver lining