Actinotus helianthi is a beautiful low growing ground cover and makes a lovely addition to the garden, verges and is often found in bushland where you can see it in its natural habitat.
 
Family: Apiaceae
 
Botanical Name: Actinotus helianthi
 
Common Name: Flannel flower
 
Plant type: small shrub
 
Flower Colour: white
 
Flowering time: Spring, summer can flower into autumn
 
Soil type: Sandy loam, potting mix, sandy, well draining
 
Growth Habit: Open foliage, evergreen
 
Attracts: pollinators
 
Climate zone: Cool temperate, mediterranean, warm temperate
 
Height:   Varies, 1m                     Width:
 
Uses: Habitat garden native garden, verges, cottage gardens, courtyards, container growing, flower garden, coastal garden, drought resistant, wildflower meadow, cut flower
 
Light: Light shade, sunny
 
Life span: Perennial, short lived can self seed
 
Hardiness: Tolerates light frost