Scientific Name: Xerochrysum bicolor

Common Name: eastcoast paperdaisy

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Asteraceae

Threatened Species Status: Rare

Permit: It is an offence to collect, disturb, damage or destroy this species unless under permit.

Form Description: Annual or perennial herb with erect stem and slender woody tap-root.

Height (m): 0.3 – 0.8

Flowers: Flower heads solitary on the ends of main and side branches.

Fruit: Achene

Municipality
No data available for this species
Plant Communities
Coastal Vegetation
Habitat Notes

Local, frequently in wet places near the coasts.

Site Tolerance

Moist

Soil Tolerance

Fertile, Loam, Well-drained

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
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  • Cutting Month
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Propagation Method
Seed

Seed Information

Seed Collection

When seed is mature the achenes loosen in the centre of the seed head which develops a fluffy appearance. Collect seed heads into paper bags and allow to dry. Rub seed heads on wire screens or break up by hand.

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

Surface sow or lightly cover.

Germination Time

2-4 weeks