Hymenolepis crithmifolia (100 seeds)

Hymenolepis crithmifolia (100 seeds)

It is a soft shrub, up to 2.5 x 2 m, with finely divided, needle-like, grey-green leaves. The leaves are alternately arranged on the branches but the lower parts of the stem and branches are leafless. Masses of small, golden yellow, sweetly-scented flowers, arranged in compound heads, are borne in summer at the ends of the branches.

Sowing instructions: Asteraceae seeds often germinate better in response to smoke treatment. Only mature, plump and fully formed seeds should be used. Smoke seed trays after sowing or soak seed in aqueous smoke extract for 24 hours. Sow seeds in a sandy, well drained soil. Sow seeds in autumn.

Locality: Citrusdal. Harvest: May 2024