Scientific Name: Celmisia saxifraga Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: small snowdaisy
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Asteraceae
Form Description: Herb with numerous rosettes sprouting from branches or roots.
Flowers: Flower heads white, single, 2.5-3cm in diameter.
Fruit: Achene
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Habitat Notes
Found in all types of vegetation except aquatic, but only at the highest altitudes.
Site Tolerance
Exposed, Moist, Rocky, Windy
Soil Tolerance
Loam, Nutrient-poor, Well-drained
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
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.
Propagation Calendar
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Flowering Month
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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 the achenes loosen in centre of seed head 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 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.
Germination Time
2-4 weeks