Family:
Asteraceae
Olearia magniflora
Splendid Daisy-bush
Other Names: Dusky Daisy-Bush
Regional Subspecies: n/a
HABIT:
HABITAT & SITE PREFERENCE:
Small, straggly, hairless, and sticky shrub 1.5 m. Leaves oblongcuneate shaped. Flowers have purple petals and yellow centres (Sep-Feb).
Mainly in mallee. Prefers protected warm to hot sites. Prefers 250 to 450 mm rainfall in the Riverina region.
SEED COLLECTION & PROPAGATION:
VALUES & USES:
Cuttings of firm young growth or from seed. Seed should be surface sown. Fast growth rate. Moderately frost tolerant. Can be planted in acidic to slightly alkaline soils.
A very attractive plant for gardens.