Scientific Name: Leptorhynchos squamatus subsp. squamatus
Common Name: scaly buttons
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Asteraceae
Form Description: Perennial herb usually in clumps.
Height (m): 0.1 – 0.2
Flowers: Solitary yellow daisy flower heads on wiry stems to 20cm.
Fruit: Achene – tapering to a short neck; seeds black, seed heads turn white.
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Habitat Notes
Widespread and abundant from dry sandy and stoney places at sea level to alpine and sub-alpine grasslands.
Site Tolerance
Dry, Exposed, Rocky, Windy
Soil Tolerance
Loam, Nutrient-poor, Sandy, Well-drained
General Notes
Occurs in a variety of soils and climatic conditions. Adapts to most well-drained soils and tolerates full sunshine, dappled shade or semi-shade.
Propagation Calendar
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Cutting Month
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Collect heads into paper bags and allow to dry. Rub heads on fine wire screens or break up by hand to extract seed. Sieve to clean.
Seed Treatment Method
Storage Stratification at 3-5°C for up to 3 months may improve results. Place seed in a damp medium, lightly covered. Put moist seeds in a plastic bag and store in the fridge.
Seed Storage Life
Short
Seed Treatment Notes
Seed requires storage for 3-4 months, up to 6 months for some species. Surface sow or cover lightly.
Germination Time
2-5 weeks
Cutting & Division Information
Can be grown from cuttings of firm young growth.