Scientific Name: Pappochroma pappocromum Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region

Common Name: violet mountaindaisy

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Asteraceae

Form Description: Prostrate rosette herb, flowering stalk longer than spatula-shaped leaves with wavy margins.

Flowers: Flower heads terminal, white to purple.

Fruit: Achenes – flattened with pappus of capillary bristles.

Municipality
Break O’DayCentral HighlandsCircular HeadDerwent ValleyDorsetHuon ValleyKentishMeander ValleyNorthern MidlandsWaratah-WynyardWest Coast
Plant Communities
Alpine and Sub-alpine Vegetation
Habitat Notes

Widespread in most types of non-aquatic alpine and sub-alpine vegetation.

Site Tolerance

Exposed, Moist, Rocky, Windy

Soil Tolerance

Clay, Fertile, Loam, Nutrient-poor, Poorly-drained, Well-drained

General Notes

This genus has not been generally cultivated apart from Pappochroma stellatum.

Propagation Calendar

  • Flowering Month
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  • 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
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Propagation Method
SeedCuttingsDivision

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.

Seed Storage Life

Short

Seed Treatment Notes

For best results with daisies generally, surface sowing allows maximum light to trigger germination.

Cutting & Division Information

Can be propagated from cuttings.