Scientific Name: Olearia phlogopappa subsp. phlogopappa Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region

Common Name: coast dusty daisybush

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Asteraceae

Form Description: Small upright shrub with greyish foliage.

Height (m): 0.5 – 2

Flowers: Usually white, sometimes pink or blue, daisies in large terminal clusters from side branches; 10-14 florets. Small grey-green toothed leaves. Aromatic.

Fruit: Achene

Municipality
Central CoastCircular HeadDevonportKentishLatrobeSorellWaratah-WynyardWest Tamar
Plant Communities
Dry Eucalypt ForestWet Eucalypt Forest
Habitat Notes

Widespread and common from coast to mountain.

Site Tolerance

Moist, Shady

General Notes

Prune to promote bushy growth. Bird attracting. Resistant to Phytophthora cinnamomi.

Propagation Calendar

  • Flowering Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Seed Collecting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sowing Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Cutting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Propagation Method
Seed, Cuttings

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 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. Surface sow or lightly cover.

Germination Time

2-5 weeks

Cutting & Division Information

Use cuttings of firm young growth.