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Seaside Daisy

Seaside Daisy
Photo: SA DWLBC
Invasive Plant
Seaside Daisy
Erigeron karvinskianus
 

This is a low spreading ground cover that will scramble over rocks or uneven ground. It is a perennial with lax stems and narrow hairy leaves and produces a mass of small open faced daisy type flowers most of the year, particularly during summer. It can be invasive if not controlled and grows in moist disturbed areas. It has escaped into coastal dunes and other exposed disturbed sites.

 

HOW IT SPREADS

  • Produces masses of seeds which are dispersed by wind and water.
  • Dumping of garden waste that may easily take root.
  • Plants can be spread by layering.
 

This plant grows readily in damp areas to create shady thickets crowding native species and destroying habitat. Remove these plants from gardens and choose superior species that will prove more environmentally friendly.

 
 
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Alternative Plants

Ajuga
Photo: Robert Chin
Alternative Plant Ajuga
Ajuga reptans 'Caitlins Giant'
Climbing and Ground Cover Plants
 

A vigorous ground cover with large coppery-purple leaves and masses of large colourful deep blue flower spikes in Spring. It will grow to a height of 30 cm with a spread of 60 cm in a sunny or partly shaded position. This fast-growing variety is perfect for covering large areas.

Cut Leaf Daisy
Photo: © immij pty ltd
Alternative Plant Cut Leaf Daisy
Brachyscome multifida and cultivars
Climbing and Ground Cover Plants
 

These delightful Australian perennials come in a range of colours such as yellow, pink, mauve, pale and deep blue as well as a range of compact cultivars flowering from late winter to autumn. These daisy plants, with their delicate flowers and soft feathery foliage, are surprisingly hardy and are an excellent addition to a waterwise garden. Thrive in full-sun and will tolerate frost.

Queensland Cassia
Photo: Julie Roach
Alternative Plant Queensland Cassia
Cassia queenslandica
Trees and Shrubs
 

A medium sized Australian native spreading tree with pinnate foliage and multiple leaflets. In spring it is covered with long spikes of yellow flowers to 30cm. It makes an absolutely spectacular display.

 
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