Scientific Name: Colobanthus apetalus var. apetalus
Common Name: coast cupflower
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Form Description: Densely tufted small herb with leaves narrowly linear with sharp point which may finish in a fine hair, less than 0.5mm
Height (m): 0.02 – 0.08
Flowers: Single, at ends of stems as long as leaves. Sepals oval-shaped and pointed 2-4mm long.
Fruit: Capsule opening by as many valves as sepals. Seeds numerous.
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Habitat Notes
Widespread in a range of habitats, common on sandy coasts and on the Central Plateau. Occasional in grassy vegetation in the eastern mountains.
Site Tolerance
Exposed, Moist, Windy
Soil Tolerance
Fertile, Loam, Nutrient-poor, Sandy, Well-drained
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
General Notes
Suited to moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.
Propagation Calendar
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Treatment Method
Standard Scatter seed thinly on to damp potting mix. Hold seed in place by covering with more potting mix to approximately the depth of the seed size.
Cutting & Division Information
Can be grown from cuttings.