Family:
Asteraceae
Olearia muelleri
Mueller Daisy-bush
Other Names: n/a
Regional Subspecies:
n/a
HABIT:
Dwarf to small, sticky, often rounded shrub, 60 cm to 1 m high. White flowers with yellow centres (Aug-Nov).
HABITAT & SITE PREFERENCE:
Mallee communities and Belah communities associated with mallee. Well-drained, acidic to slightly alkaline soils in full sun. Prefers 300 to 400 mm rainfall in the Riverina region.
SEED COLLECTION & PROPAGATION:
Collect seed Sep-Oct. Propagate from cuttings of firm young growth or seed. Seed germinates in 20-45 days and should be surface sown. Fast growth rate. Hardy to extended dry periods and moderate frost.
VALUES & USES:
Showy plant suitable for general planting and containers.