Family	Apiaceae
Description	Short-lived perennial herb to 1m high.
Flowering Time	Summer
Distribution & Botanical Details	Click Here
Florabank Profile	View
Vegetation Communities	Heath and dry sclerophyl forest
Soil Types	Sands
Values / Uses
Revegetation / Habitat Values	Abundant understory species following fire.
Amenity / Ornamental Values	One of the most beautiful native perennials.
Other Values	Excellent cut flower. Adds diversity to understory in revegetation plantings within its range.
Tolerances
Water Deficit	high but only flowers well when moisture available
Compaction	low
Waterlogging	low
Shade	low
Minimum Temperature	inland provenances more frost tolerant to at least -5
Seed & Germination Details
Average no. Seeds per Gram	400
Viability Period	long
Dormancy	chemical
Treatment	smoke
Days From First to Last Germination at 25 Degrees	extremely variable
Direct Seeding