Bear's Ear
Cymbonotus lawsonianus
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae
What it is like
Cymbonotus lawsonianus is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Height (m): 0
Where it is found
Loamy or sandy soils to the montane and sub-alpine zones. Open forests, especially on clay soils.
Australia - non-tropical areas of New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.
Conservation Status:
Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used
Food
Rating: 0
Medicine
Rating: 1
A salve for wounds.
Other
Rating:
How it is grown
Plants are hardy to about -7°c in Australian gardens.
Propagating it: Seed -
Best place to grow: Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness:
Growth:
Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)
Shade: Semi-shade, no shade
Moisture: Moist