Calotis scabiosifolia var. integrifolia

Rough Burr Daisy

Hairy tufted perennial herb rooting at nodes as it spreads, forming new tufts.

FamilyAsteraceae
StoreyLower storey
Size0.3-0.5 m x 0.5-1 m
Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
LeavesNarrow basal leaves lacking teeth, 3-20 cm x 1 cm. Small oblong leaves on flowering stem (scape).
Flower colourMauve
Flowering timeAugust to November
FlowersSingle daisy flowerhead well displayed above leaves. Round fruits have burrs.
Bird attractingNo
Butterfly attractingNectar for butterflies
Frog habitatNo
Growing conditionsDry well drained soils of foothills. Full sun, semi shade.
Garden useRockeries, embankments, containers. Plant under established trees.
Commercially availableUnlikely to be available within the Shire of Yarra Ranges
Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from very few local sites. More common outside the Shire boundary.