Family Index

Scientific Name

Brachyscome rigidula

Family Name

ASTERACEAE (COMPOSITAE)

Common Name

Hairy Cutleaf Daisy

Status

Vulnerable

Height

0.1m - 0.4m (10-40cm)

Flowers

Flowerheads 1-1.8cm across with white, pink or various shades of blue daisy flowers.

Fruit

Achenes

Form

Small, perennial herb. Plants may be erect or prostrate, compact or straggling.

Municipalities

Break O'Day; Central Highlands; Derwent Valley; Glamorgan-Spring Bay; Northern Midlands; Southern Midlands

Communities

Grassy Vegetation

Habitat Notes

Local in dry pastures in eastern and central parts of the state.

Site Tolerance

Dry

Frost Tolerance

Soil Tolerance

Fertile; Loam; Phosphorous intolerant; Well-drained

General Notes

B. rigidula prefers a sunny aspect and well-drained soil. It tolerates dry conditions but should not be allowed to dry out. 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

Achenes light to dark brown with lighter coloured w ings.collection is difficult as only a small amount of seed is ripe at any one time. collect heads, dry and extract unreleased seed by hand

Seed Treatment Method

Surface sow

Seed Storage Life

Short

Viable Seeds Per Gram

Seed Treatment Notes

Success from seed varied, fresh seed is vital.

Germination Time

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

Propagate from stem cuttings which strike easily.