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Scientific
Name:
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Athanasia pinnata
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Common Name:
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Deciduous vs. Evergreen
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Evergreen
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Perennial vs. Annual
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Perennial
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Shade
vs. Sun
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full sun
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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to 4-5' tall X wide
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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huge 4" wide umbels of chartreuse
yellow flowers from summer-fall.
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Zone
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hardy to 20-25° F
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Description,
Notes
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South African member of the Asteraceae
(Sunflower) family grown for its soft feathery silver
foliage and beautiful late season blooms; Tough shrub
that can be used in a similar fashion to the Proteaceus
Woollybush (Adenanthos sp.); Shines when paired with dark
foliage; Drought Resistant; Well drained soils.
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Photos are property of Crescent Hill Nursery
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Descriptions are based on our experience growing
these plants in both the garden and nursery setting.
Additional information and feedback is encouraged.
All plants are classified under USDA
hardiness zones.
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