Celmisia costiniana
Celmisia costiniana
- Native to:
- Australia
iNaturalist: © mtncatt (iNaturalist #5482573)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Celmisia
- Species:
- Celmisia costiniana
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 21–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy; sow on surface of moist, well-drained seed mix.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow immediately, Either the viability of these seeds is short or the species propagates best with fresh seed. Stored seed might be coaxed into germination with temperature cycling and patience. Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months * 50% germination, seedlings very susceptible to damping off