Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis

Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse'

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Overview

Groundsel, or Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse', is a compact shrub featuring striking, silvery-gray foliage with a felt-like texture. It matures at about 3 ft in height and width. Its daisy-like yellow flowers bloom in summer, adding a cheerful pop of color. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, this evergreen prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Ideal for adding contrast in borders or as an accent plant in coastal gardens.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–10

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — Its daisy-like yellow flowers bloom in summer, adding a cheerful pop of color

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 3–4 Ft.

Classification

Family: Asteraceae

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Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — felted leaves measure about 2 to 3 inches long and are characterized by their, image 96

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — which glistens beautifully under the sunlight; its daisy-like yellow flowers, image 97

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — This tactile quality adds a sensory element to garden designs, inviting touch and, image 98

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — These blossoms stand in contrast to the silver foliage and can attract a variety, image 100

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse' is adaptable to different soil types; or container, image 102

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — it can withstand occasional cold snaps; making it a valuable and low-effort, image 104

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — provided they are well-drained; brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse' is adaptable to, image 103

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — adding to the ecological value of the landscape.<br><br>Preferring full sun to, image 101

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — consider its role in providing year-round interest due to its foliage; its, image 105

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — with occasional pruning to maintain its shape and encourage bushier growth, image 108

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — This plant requires minimal maintenance; brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse' is, image 107

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — making it a valuable and low-effort choice for clients seeking lasting impact, image 109

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — shrub for full; making it a valuable and low-effort choice for clients seeking, image 112

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — alongside seasonal color with its blooms - a charismatic addition that offers, image 106

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — yellow flowers in the garden; or container plantings.<br><br>The ovate, image 110

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — shrub with yellow blooms; brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse' is adaptable to, image 111

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — is a compact shrub featuring striking; its daisy-like yellow flowers bloom in, image 113

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — highly favored for its unique silvery-gray foliage and compact growth habit, image 120

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — silvery-gray foliage with a felt-like texture; or container plantings.<br><br>The, image 114

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — It matures at about 3 ft in height and width; brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse' is, image 115

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — Its daisy-like yellow flowers bloom in summer, adding a cheerful pop of color, image 116

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — The Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse' is a captivating semi-evergreen shrub, image 119

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — Mature plants typically reach a manageable height and spread of approximately 24, image 121

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — Ideal for adding contrast in borders or as an accent plant in coastal gardens; or, image 118

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