Scientific Name: Celmisia asteliifolia Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: silver snowdaisy
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Asteraceae
Form Description: Silver-blue tufted perennial herb.
Flowers: Daisy-like flower heads to 5cm in diameter. Disc florets yellow, ray florets white or Rarely pink.
Fruit: Achene
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Habitat Notes
Widespread in alpine and sub-alpine situations where the soil is continuously moist.
Site Tolerance
Exposed, Moist, Windy
Soil Tolerance
Fertile, Loam, Nutrient-poor, Well-drained
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
General Notes
Plants have been short-lived in cultivation possibly due to insufficient drainage. For best results a situation with partial to full sun in light to medium, very well drained soils is recommended. Suitable for container growing.
Propagation Calendar
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Seed Collecting Month
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Sowing Month
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Cutting Month
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
When seed is mature achenes loosen in centre of seed head which develops a fluffy appearance. Collect entire heads into paper bags and dry. Extract by rubbing heads against fine wire screens or 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
Surface sow or lightly cover. For best results a situation with partial to full sun in light to medium, very well drained soils is recommended.
Germination Time
2-4 weeks