Olearia haastii
daisy bush
Asteraceae

Characteristics:  A shrub covered in tiny white flowers. Evergreen leaves and summer flowers. A nice rounded shrub with fine texture and long flowering time. One of the few Asteraceae that’s woody. Glandular (sticky) stems. Good scale, intermediate size, works with hebes.

Growing conditions: Zone 8- only use in a mild garden. Full sun, hot. Can take any heat and reflected light (i.e. by a parking lot).

Limitations: Not hardy.