Cassinia trinerva

Three-veined Cassinia

Dense rounded to erect shrub.

Additional information

• FamilyAsteraceae
• StoreyMiddle storey
• Size2-5 m x 1.5-3 m
• Plant groupingShrubs 1.5-10 m
• LeavesNarrow, dark green, 3-veined leaves 3-12 cm x 3.5-6 mm, slightly hairy below.
• Flower colourWhite
• Flowering timeNovember to March
• FlowersSlightly domed clusters to 15 cm across of small daisy flowerheads.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsMoist shaded conditions in mountain ash forests. Very restricted distribution within the Shire, in Sherbrooke Forest and near Watts River.
• Garden useExcellent under shrub for shady moist gardens. Medium screen. Pruning beneficial.
• Commercially availableNo information available
• Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions
• Related speciesSee Cassinia longifolia

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