Brachyglottis greyi is a hardy New Zealand native evergreen shrub in the Asteraceae family, forming dense, rounded bushes typically 1–2 metres tall, with distinctive silvery-grey, felted leaves and bright yellow daisy-like flowers in spring and summer, making it highly valued for coastal gardens, hedging, and drought-tolerant plantings due to its strong tolerance of wind, salt spray, and dry, free-draining soils.
Brachyglottis greyii
Botanical Name Brachyglottis Greyii Maori Name Common Name Grey’s daisy bush
Family Asteraceae Type coastal evergreen shrub Origin New Zealand Mature Height 1-2m Mature Spread 1-2m Sun Requirements Full sun to part shade Soil Free-draining, sandy or rocky soils; dislikes heavy, waterlogged ground Flowering Bright Yellow daisy type Wind Tolerance High Frost Tolerance Light frost tolerant once established
Drought Tolerance good drought tolerance once established Growth Rate moderate to fast-growing Maintenance Very low Conservation Status Not Threatened






