Botanical Name
Spyridium coactifolium
Common Name
Butterfly Spyridium
Description
Spyridium coactifolium is a compact and showy shrub native to South Australia. Spyridium coactifolium features soft fury leaves and small flower heads surrounded by white floral bracts, giving the appearance of butterflies resting on the plant. Flowering over a long period from late winter into spring. Best grown in well-drained soils with low to moderate water needs. Drought and light frost tolerant once established. Ideal for coastal gardens and textural plantings. Light pruning maintains a tidy form.
Plant Category
Small Shrubs
Size (H x W)
0.8m H x 1m W
Habitat
Spyridium coactifolium naturally occurs in South Australia, thriving in well-drained soils with excellent drainage and full sun to part shade exposure in Mediterranean to coastal climates with good drought tolerance and light frost resistance once established.
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