Re: Leptorynchus squamata
Tim Longville wrote:
> (snip)
> I can't find any info. about this anywhere on the web or in any of my
> books. Can anybody lighten my darkness? Places of origin? Natural
> habitat? Usual stuff...
>
> It's a pretty little thing, not stunning but worth having - but hardly
> worth greenhouse space so I want to grow it in the ground. I've given
> it full sun and max. drainage. Question is: in such conditions, will
> it be likely to stand the odd degree (or two or three) of frost?
Tim,
My trusty "Wildflowers of Australia" (A. Blombery) says the following:
"Leptorhynchus - Compositae: These small herbacerous members of the
daisy family are represented by nine kinds. They are herbs with soft
foliage and yellow button-shaped flower heads. Both annual and
perennial, these plants are hardy and make an interesting display in the
garden when mass planted. Flowers summer.
Leptorhynchus squamatus, a perennial to 12 inches, flowers yellow.
N.S.W., Vic., Tas, S.A."
With that native range, one would imagine it can stand a bit of frost.
Beverly
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