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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 9–10Type Shrub
Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — It matures at about 3 ft in height and width

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Mature height
3–4 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Asteraceae

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Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — which glistens beautifully under the sunlight; its daisy-like yellow flowers, image 69
Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — alongside seasonal color with its blooms - a charismatic addition that offers visual and
Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — The Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse' is a captivating semi-evergreen shrub; brachyglottis
Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — It matures at about 3 ft in height and width; brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse' is, image 87
Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — Its daisy-like yellow flowers bloom in summer, adding a cheerful pop of color
Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — It matures at about 3 ft in height and width; brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse' is, image 59
Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — with occasional pruning to maintain its shape and encourage bushier growth, image 80
Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — alongside seasonal color with its blooms - a charismatic addition that offers, image 78
Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — yellow flowers in the garden; or container plantings.<br><br>The ovate, image 82
Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — consider its role in providing year-round interest due to its foliage; its, image 77
Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — shrub with yellow blooms
Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — Ideal for adding contrast in borders or as an accent plant in coastal gardens; or, image 118
Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — with occasional pruning to maintain its shape and encourage bushier growth
Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — is a compact shrub featuring striking; its daisy-like yellow flowers bloom in, image 57
Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — is a compact shrub featuring striking; its daisy-like yellow flowers bloom in, image 85
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') — Mature plants typically reach a manageable height and spread of approximately 24, image 93
Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — alongside seasonal color with its blooms - a charismatic addition that offers, image 50
Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — making this cultivar an exceptional choice for borders; or container plantings.<br><br>The
Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — Mature plants typically reach a manageable height and spread of approximately 24 to 30 inches
Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — highly favored for its unique silvery-gray foliage and compact growth habit, image 64
Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — It matures at about 3 ft in height and width; brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse' is adaptable to
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') — This tactile quality adds a sensory element to garden designs, inviting touch and, image 42
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