Scientific Name: Xerochrysum subundulatum
Common Name: orange paperdaisy
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Asteraceae
Form Description: Perennial herb with branching underground stems forming large flat clumps.
Flowers: Large heads 3-4cm across, yellow disc florets with stiff bracts. Outer-brownish, inner-yellow.
Fruit: Achene – pappus with stiff yellow hairs.
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Habitat Notes
Widespread, alpine and sub-alpine grasslands, and heaths to mountain summits.
Site Tolerance
Exposed, Moist, Windy
Soil Tolerance
Fertile, Loam, Nutrient-poor, Well-drained
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
General Notes
Adapts well to lower altitudes. Grows in most soils and full sun.
Propagation Calendar
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Propagation Method
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
Grown from seed which usually has good results. Surface sow or lightly cover. Seedlings may be prone to damping off, capillary watering is recommended. Some species may lose viability quickly.
Germination Time
2-4 weeks