Leptorhynchos squamatus ssp. squamatus

Scaly Buttons

Upright perennial herb with few stems, branching from base. Hairless or cottony hairs below flowerhead.

FamilyAsteraceae
StoreyLower storey
Size15-30 cm x 40 cm
Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
LeavesNarrow to narrow lance-shaped pointed leaves 1-4 cm x 1-5 mm, basal leaves longer (to 8 cm), cottony below, margins curved under.
Flower colouryellow
Flowering timeSeptember to January
FlowersSingle, terminal button daisy flowerheads to 15 mm wide on long scaly stalks.
Bird attractingNo
Butterfly attractingNo
Frog habitatNo
Growing conditionsMoist heavy soil, often inundated in winter, in woodland. Frost tolerant. Full sun, partial shade.
Garden useWell displayed flowers for moist rockeries and cottage gardens.
Commercially availableWholesale only - order in advance
Conservation statusScattered in a few sites within the Shire. Widespread in Victoria.