Encyclopedia · Apiaceae · Actinotus helianthi
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Actinotus helianthi
Flannel Flower
Actinotus · Apiaceae
Soft silver foliage and velvety white flower heads give this Sydney sandstone native a distinctive, refined character. Best used in naturalistic drifts, rock gardens and containers where drainage is excellent.
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Classification
Genus
Actinotus
Family
Apiaceae
Common name
Flannel Flower
Climate
temperate, subtropical, coastal
Actinotus helianthi belongs to the Actinotus genus within the Apiaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, coastal zones in our experience. It is an Australian native we grow and specify regularly.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Moderate; lower once established
Light
Full sun to light shade
Soil
Free-draining sandy soil
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
0.5–1 m H × 0.5 m W
Landscape use
feature perennial
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Further reading
- 01Species profile and accepted Australian name — Atlas of Living Australia / Australian Plant Census
- 02Actinotus helianthi taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service