Sea Daisy
Wollastonia biflora
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Australia, Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Cambodia, Caroline Is., Chagos Archipelago, China, Christmas I., Cocos (Keeling) Is., Comoros, Cook Is., Fiji, Gilbert Is., Guam, Hainan, Hawaii, India, Jawa, Kazan-retto, Laos, Malaya, Maldives, Marianas, Marshall Is., Mozambique, Mozambique Channel Is., Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Caledonia, Niue, Norfolk Is., Ogasawara-shoto, Palau, Philippines, Samoa, South Africa, South China Sea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Tubuai Is., Tuvalu, United States, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis-Futuna Is.
Vengolis
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Wollastonia
- Species:
- Wollastonia biflora
- USDA Symbol:
- MEBI4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-rich soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- thrives in coastal and tropical regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment in warm conditions.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI