ASTERACEAE (COMPOSITAE)

Clubmoss Daisy Bush

 

1.0m - 2.0m (100-200cm) 

Flower-heads stalkless, solitary. Florets white, 6-12. 

Achenes 

Much-branched shrub with branches covered with dense fine white hairs. 

Break O'Day; Burnie; Derwent Valley; Dorset; Flinders Island; Huon Valley; King Island; Kingborough; Tasman; West Coast 

Coastal Vegetation; Dry hills 

Near coasts and sometimes on sand dunes, also on dry hills along the estuary of the River Derwent. 

Dry; Exposed; Moist; Windy 

Moderate 

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

Resistant to Phytophthora cinnamomi. Adapts to acidic or slightly alkaline soils in a semi-shaded or sunny position. Tolerates extended dry periods. Suitable below powerlines. 

Fruit, a downy achene.when seed is mature the achenes loosen in the centre of the seedheads which appear fluffy.collect 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 propagated from cuttings.