Family Index

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Scientific Name

Xerochrysum subundulatum

Family Name

ASTERACEAE (COMPOSITAE)

Common Name

Orange Everlasting

Status

Height

flowers 0.3m (30cm)

Flowers

Large heads 3-4cm across, yellow disc florets with stiff bracts. Outer-brownish,inner-yellow.

Fruit

Achenes

Form

Perennial herb with branching under- ground stems forming large flat clumps.

Municipalities

Communities

Grassy Vegetation; Heath; Montane Vegetation

Habitat Notes

Widespread, montane grasslands, and heaths to mountain summits.

Site Tolerance

Exposed; Moist; Windy

Frost Tolerance

Hardy

Soil Tolerance

Fertile; Loam; Poor; Well-drained

General Notes

Adapts well to lower altitudes. Grows in most soils and 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

Achenes have pappus with stiff yellow hairs

Seed Treatment Method

Standard

Seed Storage Life

Short

Viable Seeds Per Gram

Seed Treatment Notes

Grown from seed which usually has good results. Surface sow or lightly cover. Seedlings may be prone to damping off, capillary watering is recommended. Some species may lose viability quickly.

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.

Cutting Notes