Celmisia mackaui

Native to:: New Zealand

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Taxonomy

Division:: Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:: Asteraceae
Genus:: Celmisia
Species:: Celmisia mackaui

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:: Forb/herb
Height:: 60 cm
Drought Tolerance:: Low
Bloom Months:: jan,feb,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:: white, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:: bees, butterflies

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

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

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society