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Key characteristics

Family: Asteraceae
Height: 3 to 4 feet
Width: 3 to 4 feet
Flower color: Yellow, daisy-like flowers
Foliage color: Silver-gray to silvery-green leaves with a felted texture
Bloom time: Summer to early autumn
Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate to low
Maintenance: Low; requires occasional pruning to maintain shape
Growing zone: USDA Zones 8 to 10
Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies, particularly with its bright flowers

Shrubs

Brachyglottis grayi

Daisy Bush

Brachyglottis grayi is a compact evergreen shrub that produces clusters of bright yellow daisy-like flowers. Blooming in late spring to summer, the flowers appear in dense heads and are held above the plant's silvery, succulent-like foliage, creating a cheerful contrast. The plant's leaves, which have a soft, woolly texture, enhance its overall appearance, giving it a silvery-blue hue that complements the vivid yellow blooms.

Native to the coastal regions of South Africa, Brachyglottis grayi has adapted to a variety of garden settings, often used in rockeries or containers.

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate to low

Bloom time

Summer to early autumn

Find this plant

Works well in

Rock Gardens
Containers
Pollinator Gardens
Sun Gardens

Companion plants

Daylily · Ninebark · Coral bells · Switch grass · Creeping phlox · Bearded iris

Design tip

Silver foliage can be especially useful for softening strong flower colors and creating a calm transition between neighboring plants. Mix this shrub among lavender, ornamental grasses, and other sun-loving favorites, allowing its yellow flowers to add cheerful highlights without overwhelming the planting.

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