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Scientific Name
Celmisia saxifraga
Family Name
ASTERACEAE (COMPOSITAE)
Common Name
Small Snow Daisy
Status
Height
Flowers
Flowerheads white, single, 2.5-3cm in diameter.
Fruit
Achenes
Form
Herb with numerous rosettes sprouting from branches or roots.
Municipalities
Central Coast; Central Highlands; Derwent Valley; Glenorchy; Huon Valley; Kentish; Meander Valley; West Coast
Communities
Montane Vegetation
Habitat Notes
Tas. endemic. Found in all types of vegetation except aquatic, but only at the highest altitudes.
Site Tolerance
Exposed; Moist; Rocky; Windy
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
Soil Tolerance
Loam; Phosphorous intolerant; Poor; Well-drained
General Notes
Inhabits mountain slopes and depressions where it can be covered with snow for months at a time. It needs moist, well-drained soils in partial or 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
When seed is mature the achenes loosen in centre of seedhead which develops a fluffy appearance. collect entire heads into paper bags and allow to dry.extract by rubbing on fine wire screens or by hand. sieve to clean
Seed Treatment Method
Surface sow
Seed Storage Life
Short
Viable Seeds Per Gram
Seed Treatment Notes
Surface sow or lightly cover.
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.
Yes
Cutting Notes
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