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Scientific Name

Celmisia saxifraga

Family Name

ASTERACEAE (COMPOSITAE)

Common Name

Small Snow Daisy

Status

Height

Flowers

Flowerheads white, single, 2.5-3cm in diameter.

Fruit

Achenes

Form

Herb with numerous rosettes sprouting from branches or roots.

Municipalities

Central Coast; Central Highlands; Derwent Valley; Glenorchy; Huon Valley; Kentish; Meander Valley; West Coast

Communities

Montane Vegetation

Habitat Notes

Tas. endemic. Found in all types of vegetation except aquatic, but only at the highest altitudes.

Site Tolerance

Exposed; Moist; Rocky; Windy

Frost Tolerance

Hardy

Soil Tolerance

Loam; Phosphorous intolerant; Poor; Well-drained

General Notes

Inhabits mountain slopes and depressions where it can be covered with snow for months at a time. It needs moist, well-drained soils in partial or full sun. Suitable below powerlines.

Propagation Details

Propagation Calendar

Flowering Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Seed Collecting Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sowing Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Cutting Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Seed Information

Seed Collection

When seed is mature the achenes loosen in centre of seedhead which develops a fluffy appearance. collect entire heads into paper bags and allow to dry.extract by rubbing on fine wire screens or by hand. sieve to clean

Seed Treatment Method

Surface sow

Seed Storage Life

Short

Viable Seeds Per Gram

Seed Treatment Notes

Surface sow or lightly cover.

Germination Time

2-4 weeks

Suitable for Direct Seeding

Cuttings

Expected Time to Take Root

Expected Time to Plant Out

Propagation by Division N.B. Transplant only from nearby to avoid disease.

Yes

Cutting Notes