Communities

Scientific Name

Olearia axillaris

Family Name

ASTERACEAE (COMPOSITAE)

Common Name

Coast Daisy Bush

Status

Height

1.0m - 2.0m (100-200cm)

Flowers

Flower-heads solltary, florets white.

Fruit

Achenes

Form

Shrub with slender, erect branches.

Municipalities

Break O'Day; Dorset; Flinders Island; Georgetown; Latrobe; West Tamar

Communities

Coastal Vegetation

Habitat Notes

Local on coastal sand dunes in the north-east of the State, also on the islands of Bass Strait.

Site Tolerance

Dry; Exposed; Moist; Windy

Frost Tolerance

Moderate

Soil Tolerance

Fertile; Loam; Phosphorous intolerant; Sandy; Well-drained

General Notes

Resistant to Phytophthora cinnamomi. Plants are suitable for semi-arid and temperate regions and are fast growing in acidic or slightly alkaline soils. They make excellent soil-binders and form effective windbreaks.They tolerate salt spray, moderate frosts and extended dry periods. 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

Fruit, an achene, long and hairy. when seed is mature the achenes loosen in the centre of the seedheads which appear fluffy.collect entire seedheads into paper bags and allow to dry. rub and sieve

Seed Treatment Method

Surface sow

Seed Storage Life

Short

Viable Seeds Per Gram

Seed Treatment Notes

For best results fresh seed should be used. Seed should be surface sown or covered lightly. Little viable seed produced by some species. Has been used with some success for direct seeding.

Germination Time

2-5 weeks

Suitable for Direct Seeding

Yes

Cuttings

Expected Time to Take Root

Expected Time to Plant Out

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

Cutting Notes

Also grown from cuttings.