\n
Rice Flower (Ozothamnus diosmifolius)
ShrubPerennialEasy

Rice Flower

Ozothamnus diosmifolius

Family: Asteraceae

Rice Flower grows in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. Water needs: Low to moderate.

How to Grow Rice Flower

Rice Flower growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 8-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Rice Flower as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 2-4 years.

Plant Overview

Rice Flower (Ozothamnus diosmifolius) is listed in the Asteraceae family and categorized as a shrub with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.

Plant ID
PLT-1892
Family
Asteraceae
Plant type
Shrub
Life cycle
Perennial
Difficulty
Easy

Growing Conditions

Rice Flower is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 8-11.

Hardiness zones
8-11
Sunlight
Full sun
Soil
Well-drained soil
Soil pH
5.5-7.5
Water needs
Low to moderate

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 2-4 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
14-30 days
Seed depth
Surface sow

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
2-4 years
One plant · one ecosystem

Find, buy, swap, or sell Rice Flower

One World One Seed connects this plant profile to community sellers, plant swaps, storefronts, and participating garden retailers.

Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.