Scientific Name: Argyrotegium fordianum

Common Name: soft cottonleaf

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Asteraceae

Threatened Species Status: Rare

Permit: It is an offence to collect, disturb, damage or destroy this species unless under permit.

Form Description: Mat-forming perennial herb, stems creeping, leaves silvery grey and felt-like.

Flowers: Flower heads small, shining, 5-15, surrounded by bracts.

Fruit: Achene – very small, slightly flattened.

Municipality
No data available for this species
Plant Communities
Alpine and Sub-alpine VegetationGrasslandRiparian
Habitat Notes

An alpine or sub-alpine species found on grasslands or slopes near creeks and rivers.

Site Tolerance

Moist

Soil Tolerance

Fertile, Loam, Well-drained

Frost Tolerance

Hardy

General Notes

Usually slow growing in cultivation. Does not tolerate extended dry periods.

Propagation Calendar

  • Flowering Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Seed Collecting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sowing Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Cutting Month
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Propagation Method
Seed, Cuttings, Division

Seed Information

Seed Collection

When seed is mature achenes loosen in centre of the head which develops a fluffy appearance. Collect entire seed heads in paper bags and allow to dry.

Seed Treatment Method

Cold Some species require exposure to cold before they germinate. These species are best sown in early winter and left to germinate in a shade house.

Seed Storage Life

Short

Seed Treatment Notes

Propagate from seed which may need stratification. Surface sow or lightly cover.

Cutting & Division Information

May be propagated from cuttings or division of layered stems.