Calocephalus citreus

Common name(s): Lemon Beauty Heads

Family: Asteraceae (Compositae)
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Plant Properties
Origin(s)
Australia
  • SA: NL, SL, YP, SE
Plant Type
Herb-Perennial
Herb-Perennial
Climate Range(s) - Habitat
Temperate Warm
Temperate Warm
Aspect Range(s)
Sun - Full, Shade - Dappled
Sun - Full,
Shade - Dappled
Habitat Range(s)
Garden, Grasslands, Forest - Grassy, Landscape, Open Woodlands
Garden,
Grasslands,
Forest - Grassy,
Landscape,
Open Woodlands
Habitat Zone(s)
Gullies / Valley's / Canyon's, Heavy soils, Moist areas, Open areas, Scattered, Well drained
Gullies / Valley's / Canyon's,
Heavy soils,
Moist areas,
Open areas,
Scattered,
Well drained
Plant Shape
Bun - Low Open
Bun - Low Open
Bun - Low Open Bun - Low Open
Growth Rate
Fast
Fast
Life Span
5-10yrs
5-10yrs
Leaf Properties
Colour (front)
Silver-grey
Silver-grey
Shape(s)
Linear
Linear
Linear Linear
Aroma
None
None
Texture (front)
Puberulent
Puberulent
Puberulent Puberulent
Leaf Length(s)
90-100mm
90-100mm
Margin
Entire
Entire
Entire Entire
Bark / Stem / Culm Properties
Colour(s) Upper
Grey
Grey
Texture(s) Upper
Hairs-Soft
Hairs-Soft
Flower Properties
Gender: Bisexual
Time(s)
Spring - Summer
Flower Colour(s)
Yellow-golden
Yellow-golden
Flower Shape(s)
Composite Oblong
Composite Oblong
Composite Oblong Composite Oblong
Fruit Properties
Type
Capitulum
Capitulum
Capitulum Capitulum
Outer Colour(s)
Brown, Dull
Brown,
Dull
Outer Texture
Fluffy , Papery
Fluffy,
Papery
Root Properties
Type
Fibrous
Fibrous
Fibrous Fibrous
Soil Properties
Type(s)
Clay, Clay-loam, Loam, Sandy-loam
Clay,
Clay-loam,
Loam,
Sandy-loam
pH Range(s)
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline, Alkaline
Neutral,
Slightly Alkaline,
Alkaline
Condition(s)
Moist
Moist
Dry
Dry
Moist Moist,
Dry Dry
Fertile , Poor , Deep , Shallow , Well Drained
Fertile,
Poor,
Deep,
Shallow,
Well Drained
Salinities
Slight
Slight
Slight Slight
Other Properties / Uses
Bee Attraction
Moderate
Moderate
Bird Attraction
Insect
Insect
Butterfly Attraction
Good
Good
Frog Habitat
None
None
Coastal
2nd Line
2nd Line
Edible(s)
None
None
Fire Retarding
Poor
Poor
Drought Tolerance
Very Good
Very Good
Frost Tolerance
Moderate
Moderate
Snow Tolerance
None
None
Landscape Use
Good
Good
Maintenance(s)
Dead Heading, Pruning - Periodical
Dead Heading,
Pruning - Periodical
Pests/Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Slugs,
Snails
Special Purpose(s)
Groundcover, Shade Tolerant, Shady Dry, Shady Moist, Soil Binder, Temporary Inundation
Groundcover,
Shade Tolerant,
Shady Dry,
Shady Moist,
Soil Binder,
Temporary Inundation

General Notes

An ornamental small plant not common in cultivation but does have potential for landscaping. Will tolerate temporary inundation. It will die down in Winter and reshoot in Spring. Does not like to be disturbed or fertilized.