Southern Cross
Abrotanella forsteroides
Asteraceae
Perennial
Ornamental
Attracts pollinators
About this plant
Abrotanella forsteroides, commonly known as Southern Cross, is a low-growing perennial ornamental plant in the Asteraceae family. It thrives in part shade with medium water requirements and loamy, peaty soil, suitable for USDA zones 5-8. It typically reaches a height of 0.1-0.2 meters and blooms with yellow flowers in late summer to early autumn.
Light
Partial shade
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Peaty
Height
0.1–0.2 m
Spread
0.2–0.4 m
Zones
5–8
Flower colors
Calendar
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Direct Sowing
Bloom Period
J
F
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A
M
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J
A
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O
N
D
Direct Sowing
Bloom Period
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Blooming Period
Abrotanella forsteroides blooms during August and September, producing yellow flowers.
Data source: Trefle.io
