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low silverbush

Scientific Name: Argythamnia humilis var. laevis

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Argythamnia humilis

Common names include Low Silverbush.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Argythamnia humilis (Engelm. &amp A. Gray) Mll. Arg. var. humilis
  • Family: Not explicitly mentioned, but belonging to the genus Argythamnia.
  • Synonyms:
    • Ditaxis humilis (Engelm. &amp A.Gray) Pax
    • Argythamnia humilis var. leiosperma Waterf.
    • Ditaxis humilis var. leiosperma (Waterf.) A.R. Sm. &amp Govaerts

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that some plants within the genus Argythamnia are shrubs. Shrubs might pose a physical hazard depending on maturity, leaf type, or growth habit.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions that some plants within the genus Argythamnia are shrubs. Shrubs might pose a physical hazard depending on maturity, leaf type, or growth habit.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Mediterranean limestone hills.
  • Prefers a hot, sunny position in a rock garden with low fertility and efficient drainage.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Evergreen with silky silver/grey foliage.
  • Flowers have pink buds which open to white flowers with yellow centers throughout the summer.
  • Grows to a height of approximately 60cm and a spread of 75cm.
  • Described as a subshrub forb/herb.
  • Perennial duration.

Ecological Role

  • Suited as a drought-tolerant, xeriscaping plant.

Cultivation and Care

  • Plant with soil firmly surrounding the roots.
  • Fertilize every 15-20 days during the growing season, using a fertilizer suitable for flowering or houseplants.
  • Can be grown indoors or in a warmed greenhouse. Move outdoors when minimum temperatures consistently exceed 15°C.
  • Plant in a low maintenance or Mediterranean-style garden.
  • Can be used as an informal low hedge or path edging.
  • Plant alongside architectural plants or ground cover.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Provides a good contrast to bolder architectural plants.
  • The Libertia is a good companion to lower ground cover plants.

Resources and Further Information

  • Discover Life page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Argythamnia humilis.
  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. An illustrated flora of the northern.