Botanical name:

Brachyglottis haasti

Common name(s):

About:

A herbaceous species characterised by rosettes of grey, felted, oblong leaves that are adorned with yellow daisies during the summer months. This plant is native to the montane to alpine regions of the South Island, ranging from Nelson to Otago. Its distinctive leaf coloration provides a striking contrast with surrounding foliage, and it thrives best when positioned in a sunny location. It requires well-drained soil to flourish.

Natural habitat:

Lowland to subalpine grassland.

Growing environment:

Frost, Sun, Wind, Coastal & Free draining tolerant.

Endemic distribution:

New Zealand’s South Island. Found mostly east of the Main Divide from Arthurs Pass to the Blue Mountains.

Height: 30cm

Flowering:

December – March (-April) with a yellow coloured flower/s

Fruiting:

January – April (-May)

Uses:

Bee food, Ripran plantings & Flowers.

How to grow:

Easily grown from fresh seed or cuttings.

** Seed germinates without pre treatment. 4 weeks cold stratification will help speed this up though