Microseris lanceolata ‘Yam Daisy, Murnong’ Tas species
$4.50
Small, tufted herb with large golden yellow dandelion-like flowers on stems to 30cm. Flowers winter to early summer.
Feature Codes: E,Kb,O
Description
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Microseris lanceolata |
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| Origin |
NSW, Qld, Vic, SA, Tas |
| Form: |
Rosette |
| Type: |
Perennial |
| Height (typical): |
25cm |
| Width (typical): |
10.5cm |
| Growth rate: |
Fast |
| Uses: |
Bush food/ vegetable |
| Soil type: |
Best in the vege garden in good rich soil |
| Position: |
Full sun but is OK in dappled shade |
| Frost hardiness: |
Very frost hardy |
| Drought tolerance: |
Will cope with dry but best well-watered |
| Wind firmness: |
N/A |
| Windbreak position: |
N/A |
| Flowering time: |
Summer – Autumn |
| Pruning: |
N/A |
| Features: |
Edible and well regarded bush food (tuber) |
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Harvested Autumn- early winter. |
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Harvest will kill the plant. |
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Easily re-grown from collected seed. |
