Slender Velvet Bush
Lasiopetalum baueri
This drought tolerant shrub can be used as a windbreak or hedge as it responds well to pruning. The clusters of small white to pink flowers attract many insects and birds and are long lasting as dried flowers.
Flowering time
Spring
Summer
Light requirements
Full sun
Part shade
Soil type
Sandy
Loam
Limestone
Well drained
Landscape setting
Coastal
Plains
Hills
Tolerates
Some coastal exposure
Frost resistant
Drought
Flowers are insect and native bee pollinated and attracts nectar eating birds.
Habitat for