Dorotheanthus bellidiformis
Scientific name
This bright, ground-hugging little annual forms patches of brilliant, almost iridescent colour in spring. They vary in colour from white to pink and shades of orange and yellow. Flowering is from August to mid October. The fruits are dry, soft and have 5 valves that open when it is wet to distribute the seeds.This table below shows how many plants we are trying to obtain for this species.
| Site | Area | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Site #59 | Rosebank | 200 |
| Total | 200 | |
This species was selected because it has various important characteristics.
Suitable for sandy soil
It provides food for:
Honeybees/flies
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