Kerosene weed (Ozothamnus ledifolius) is a shrub that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant has several common names including: kerosene weed or kerosene bush.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: kerosene weed, kerosene bush
Scientific name: Ozothamnus ledifolius
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Coastal, Rock & Gravel Garden
Other characteristics: Drought resistant
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Kerosene weed (Ozothamnus ledifolius) – peganum from Small Dole, England, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Kerosene weed (Ozothamnus ledifolius) – Tarunima Guha, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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