Native

Common Everlasting or Silver Sunburst 140MM

Chrysocephalum apiculatum 'Silver Sunburst'

I am Common Everlasting or Silver Sunburst. My family originated from Eastern Australia.

Habit Shrub - Coastal Conditions

Plant family Asteraceae

I provide year-round delight with the silvery foliage and masses of small bright golden papery daisies held close in delightful contrast to my foliage. I can flower for most of the year in the right conditions and reliably bloom in spring and summer. Requiring little to no maintenance I am an amazing performer in the garden, having an excellent naturally rounded form, sufficiently dense to outcompete most weeds and particularly hardy even in exposed locations. I am indigenous to most of eastern Australia particularly in coastal regions. Very hardy, low maintenance and fast growing I tolerate frost and dry spells. Adaptable I am good for sun and light shade. I am at home in a range of garden styles, including coastal gardens, rockeries, as a border, in pots and other containers.

I am popular and will make you happy because...

I am ideal for native or coastal gardens I will attract bees and beneficial insects to your garden

My silvery foliage is a delight all year with my plentiful golden blooms prominent in spring and summer

Hardy and adaptable I am just as happy garden planted or in a pot or other container

Features

Ideal light: Full Sun to Part ShadeI am happiest in full sun and tolerate light shade

Height: 0.25m Width: 0.5m(Size at point of sale approx. 40cm including pot)

Water needs: Low (once established)A good choice for hot areas I tolerate dryness and require minimal water once established

I perform well in most soils but do best in those that are free draining

Frost tolerance: High

Plant features

Cut flowers Coastal tolerant Golden flowers Silver foliage Flowers Jan-Feb, Sep-Dec

Council planting lists On 6 council lists

The species Chrysocephalum apiculatum is on these council lists. Councils usually mean plants grown from local seed, so check whether a selected form like this one suits your project.

Bayside City Council
Nature strip planting list: Nature Strip Planting Guideline: recommended species Source
City of Casey
Local native plant guide: Indigenous Plant Guide: featured garden plants Source
Frankston City Council
Local native planting list: EVC 175 Grassy Woodland, EVC 48 Heathy Woodland Source
City of Greater Dandenong
Recommended for landscape plans: Landscape Plan Guidelines: recommended species (Small shrub, native) Source
City of Kingston
Local native plant guide: Common indigenous plants in Kingston (Soil: adaptable) Source
Mornington Peninsula Shire
Local native planting list: EVC 16 Lowland Forest, EVC 175 Grassy Woodland, EVC 48 Heathy Woodland Source

From each council's website, checked 26 Oct 2026. Councils update their lists from time to time, so check the source before planting on council land or for a planning permit. Find your council's lists

Plant me:

In garden beds and general landscaping
In pots and other containers
In native and wildlife gardens
In hanging baskets

Tips for success

My tidy habit and low maintenance suit me to rockeries, group plantings, beside ponds and swimming pools

Suggested spacing: 0.3m apart.

Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun)

Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.

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Common Everlasting or Silver Sunburst 140MM

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