Syncarpha Argyropsis 4lt

Syncarpha Argyropsis 4lt
Common Name: Silver Everlasting

Syncarpha argyropsis is an attractive indigenous South African shrub valued for its silvery-grey foliage and delicate everlasting-type flowers. It is well suited to fynbos, waterwise and low-maintenance gardens, particularly in sunny, well-drained positions. Its compact growth habit makes it useful for borders, mass planting and mixed indigenous landscaping.

Indigenous: Yes – indigenous to South Africa and associated with the Western Cape fynbos region
Growth Habit: Compact, upright to rounded evergreen shrub
Foliage: Attractive silvery-grey to grey-green foliage with a soft, fine-textured appearance
Flowers: Small white to creamy everlasting-type flower heads with a papery texture
Position: Full sun; best flowering and foliage colour develops in a sunny position
Watering: Moderate while establishing; drought tolerant once established
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or slightly acidic soil; avoid heavy, waterlogged soils
Wildlife: Flowers attract bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects
Uses: Fynbos gardens, borders, mass planting, rockeries, waterwise gardens, coastal gardens, containers and low-maintenance landscaping