ASTERACEAE (COMPOSITAE)

Coast Daisy Bush

 

1.0m - 2.0m (100-200cm) 

Flower-heads solltary, florets white. 

Achenes 

Shrub with slender, erect branches. 

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

Coastal Vegetation 

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

Dry; Exposed; Moist; Windy 

Moderate 

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

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. 

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 

Surface sow 

Short 

 

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. 

2-5 weeks 

Yes 

 

 

No 

Also grown from cuttings.