Botanical name

Felicia filifolia

Family

Asteraceae

Common Name

Draaibossie, Fine-leaved Bush Felicia
Felicia filifolia
Felicia filifolia
Felicia filifolia
Felicia filifolia
Felicia filifolia
Felicia filifolia

Description

Much-branched, shrublet, woody at the base, up to 1m. Leaves fleshy, filiform and needle-like in tufts; bears radiate flowerheads on wiry flower stalks with blue to mauve rays and a yellow disc; the involucral bracts are in 3 or 4 series, Seedheads are fluffy and creamy-white in colour. Attracts butterflies and numerous insects when in flower; an attractive garden plant.

Habitat

Flats and rocky slopes

Flower Date

August to December