Scientific Name: Olearia viscosa

Common Name: viscid daisybush

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Asteraceae

Form Description: Much-branched shrub, young shoots often sticky.

Height (m): 1 – 2

Flowers: Flower heads small, numerous in clusters with shorter stalks at top. Florets 4-6 creamish-white.

Fruit: Achene mainly hairless, but often downy below the pappus.

Municipality
Break O’DayBrightonCentral HighlandsClarenceDerwent ValleyDorsetFlindersGlamorgan-Spring BayGlenorchyHobartHuon ValleyKentishKingboroughLauncestonMeander ValleyNorthern MidlandsSorellSouthern MidlandsTasmanWest Coast
Plant Communities
Wet Eucalypt Forest
Habitat Notes

Widespread in wet sclerophyll forests and on the lower slopes of mountains.

Site Tolerance

Moist, Shady

Soil Tolerance

Fertile, Loam, Well-drained

Frost Tolerance

Moderate

General Notes

Prefers well-drained acidic soils which retain moisture and a semi-shaded site. Responds well to pruning. Bird attracting. May be susceptible to mealy bug. 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 seed heads develop a fluffy appearance. Collect entire seed heads into large paper bags and allow to dry.

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.

Seed Storage Life

Short

Seed Treatment Notes

For best results fresh seed should be used. Surface sow or lightly cover. Has been used for direct seeding with some success.

Germination Time

2-5 weeks

Cutting & Division Information

Can be propagated by cuttings of firm young growth.