Scientific Name: Scapisenecio leptocarpus Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: western groundsel
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Asteraceae
Form Description: Rosette herb with stolons.
Height (m): 0.05 – 0.2
Flowers: A single yellow-orange flower head, terminal on vertical flowering stems.
Fruit: Achene without hairs.
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Habitat Notes
Widespread in most non-aquatic alpine vegetation types.
Site Tolerance
Exposed, Moist, Windy
Soil Tolerance
Fertile, Nutrient-poor, Well-drained
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
Propagation Calendar
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Sowing Month
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Cutting Month
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Seed heads become fluffy and come away from heads easily when mature. Collect heads into paper bags and allow to dry. Rub on wire screens or break up by hand. Sieve to clean.
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
Surface sow or lightly cover. Seedlings may be prone to damping off so the use of capillary watering may be helpful. Some species lose viability quickly.
Germination Time
2-5 weeks