Scientific Name: Brachyscome rigidula
Common Name: cutleaf daisy
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Asteraceae
Threatened Species Status: Vulnerable
Permit: It is an offence to collect, disturb, damage or destroy this species unless under permit.
Form Description: Small, perennial herb. Plants may be erect or prostrate, compact or straggling.
Height (m): 0.1 – 0.4
Flowers: Flower heads 1-1.8cm across with white, pink or various shades of blue daisy flowers.
Fruit: Achene – light to dark brown with lighter coloured wings.
Municipality
Plant Communities
Habitat Notes
Local in dry pastures in eastern and central parts of the state.
Site Tolerance
Dry
Soil Tolerance
Fertile, Loam, Well-drained
General Notes
Prefers a sunny aspect and well-drained soil. It tolerates dry conditions but should not be allowed to dry out.
Propagation Calendar
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Cutting Month
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Collection is difficult as only a small amount of seed is ripe at any one time. Collect heads, dry and extract unreleased seed by hand.
Seed Treatment Method
Surface Sow Sow seed finely on the surface of the potting mix and cover with just enough mix to hold the seed on the surface when watered.
Seed Storage Life
Short
Seed Treatment Notes
Success from seed varied; fresh seed is vital.
Cutting & Division Information
Propagate from stem cuttings which strike easily.