Family Index

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Scientific Name

Ozothamnus purpurascens

Family Name

ASTERACEAE (COMPOSITAE)

Common Name

Purple Everlasting

Status

Height

1.0m - 2.0m (100-200cm)

Flowers

Dense clusters at ends of branches, buds purplish-pink, flower head white, 8-10 florets.

Fruit

Achenes

Form

Neat columnar shrub with dense aromatic foliage.

Municipalities

Break O'Day; Clarence; Hobart; Huon Valley; Launceston; Meander Valley; Northern Midlands; Tasman

Communities

Dry Eucalypt Forest and Woodland

Habitat Notes

Tas. endemic. Common on dry open hillsides in the south from sea level to about 250m. Widespread and occasional throughout the State.

Site Tolerance

Dry; Exposed; Windy

Frost Tolerance

Soil Tolerance

Fertile; Loam; Phosphorous intolerant; Well-drained

General Notes

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 - achenes with pappus bristles with minute barbs. shake branch containing fruit, collect entire heads into bags. seeds are mature when centre of seed- head becomes loose and achenes are easily removed. avoid collecting in wet weather

Seed Treatment Method

Surface sow

Seed Storage Life

Short

Viable Seeds Per Gram

Seed Treatment Notes

Seed may have a 3-4 month after-ripening period. Break up seedheads and sieve, then lightly dust with an insecticide before storing. Lightly cover or surface sow.

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.

Cutting Notes

Has been grown from cuttings struck in May. Cuttings from autumn or early spring growth flush, semi-hardwood cuttings, remove tips. Strike rate can be low.