This perennial herb has slender stems that formi a sprawling habit with deeply toothed dark green elliptical leaves. The daisy-like flowers are pinkish with a yellow centre and appear above the foliage from spring to summer, followed by barbed seeds.

Hardiness zones 8 to 9

Calotis glandulosais naturally found in Australia from Victoria to southern New South Wales growing along the ranges commonly in grasslands at higher altitudes.

It prefers a well-drained moderately fertile sandy soil in an open sunny position and is frost and drought or high temperature tolerant.

The Gland Burr-daisy is grown for its flowers and spreading habit. It is planted in small or woodland gardens in perennial borders as a specimen. It is also mass planted in drifts and used in rockeries. It is suitable for cool mountain regions or exposed sunny positions and establishes in 1 to 2 years but may beshort lived. ID 508

Calotis (kal-ô-tis) glandulosa(glan-doo-LOW-suh)

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)     
(Compositae)
Sunflower Family