Ozothamnus diosmifolius (Rice Flower)
Ozothamnus diosmifolius (Rice Flower) showing many small white flower heads clustered on thin green stems
Botanical names: Ozothamnus diosmifolius, Helichrysum diosmifolium
Common names: Rice Flower, White Dogwood, Pill Flower, Sago Bush
Family: Asteraceae
Origin: Australia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Pink; white and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plantSago Flower is usually a small, perennial woody shrub to about 1.5 metres high but is sometimes larger. The leaves are small, linear in shape to about 15 mm long. The small flowers occur in clusters of 20 to 100 at the ends of the branches and are usually white but forms in varying shades of pink are also known. Sago Flower is drought tolerant when mature. It is adaptable to most well drained soils and will grow in sun or partial shade. The pink forms tend to fade quickly in full sun. The species is tolerant of at least moderate frost.
Similar plants: Ozothamnus diosmifolius (Rice Flower)
Ozothamnus diosmifolius (Rice Flower) with dense clusters of white round flower heads and thin foliage
Ozothamnus diosmifolius (Rice Flower) clusters of tiny pale pink petals on needle shaped green leaves
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