Scientific Name: Olearia erubescens
Common Name: moth daisybush
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Asteraceae
Form Description: Shrub with stout straight branches.
Height (m): 1 – 2
Flowers: Flower heads on slender stalks, 3-5 together. Florets 12-15 pale pinkish-purple, or white.
Fruit: Achene – hairless pappus bristles 7-8mm long, pinkish brown.
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Habitat Notes
Widespread but local from sea level to the Central Plateau. Tolerates most frosts and lengthy dry periods.
Site Tolerance
Dry, Moist
Soil Tolerance
Fertile, Loam, Well-drained
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
General Notes
Bird attracting. Flowering times often sporadic. Resistant to Phytophthora cinnamomi.
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
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
When seed is mature the achenes loosen in the centre of the seed heads which appear fluffy. Collect seed heads into paper bags and allow to dry. Rub and sieve seed.
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
For best results fresh seed should be used. Seed should be surface sown or covered lightly. Little viable seed produced by some species. Has been used with some success for direct seeding. Does well in semi-shaded sites but will tolerate plenty of sun.
Germination Time
2-5 weeks
Cutting & Division Information
Can be grown from cuttings of firm young growth.