{"product_id":"mountain-daisy-ixodia-achillaeoides","title":"Mountain Daisy - Ixodia achillaeoides","description":"\u003cp\u003eMountain Daisy (\u003cem\u003eIxodia achillaeoides\u003c\/em\u003e) is a tall Australian native that carries broad, flat heads of tiny cream-white daisies over soft green foliage in spring and summer. It grows 1 to 2m tall and wide, loves coastal conditions and cuts well, fresh or dried. It dislikes humidity, so it suits the cooler and drier parts of the country best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCauliflower-like flower heads.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hundreds of tiny off-white daisies, with sandy-brown or bluish centres, cluster into broad heads that look much like a yarrow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA good cut flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e The stems last well in a vase and dry successfully, so one plant supplies flowers for the house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows wild around the coasts of South Australia and neighbouring Victoria, tolerates salt soil and takes moderate frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptable and variable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Height and leaf shape differ widely across its range, which is why it is also known as sand ixodia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA true Australian native.\u003c\/strong\u003e It fits native and cottage-style plantings alike, without looking out of place beside either.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage-style borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart at the back or middle of a mixed border, where the pale flower heads soften bolder colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salty soil and sea air suit it. Use it on sandy sites where many shrubs struggle, in full sun with good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and dry flower gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a dry climate it is a reliable rockery and flower garden plant, especially among other waterwise natives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA cutting patch.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three plants set 1m apart give a steady supply of fresh and dried flowers each spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mountain Daisy in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It does not like humidity, so it is happiest in Mediterranean, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens with drier air. Humid subtropical gardens are a poor match. It tolerates moderate frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, free draining soil suits it. Sandy soils and coastal sites are fine, but avoid sites that stay wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks, then avoid over watering. Feed with a native slow release fertiliser after pruning. This keeps the plant healthy and lengthens its life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering, taking off spent flower heads and a little foliage. Like many native daisies it is not a long-lived plant, so regular pruning and feeding are how you get the most from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Mountain Daisy as tube stock: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once planted into well-drained soil. Plant it out soon after it arrives, and water it in well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause tube stock comes from our grower, it is not always on hand. A sold out tube on this page means the grower has none at the moment, and the notify button emails you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eMore Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-plants-for-coastal-gardeners-top-picks-for-2025\"\u003eThe best plants for coastal gardens in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a humid climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not a good match. Mountain Daisy dislikes humidity and does best where the air is drier, such as the southern coast, Mediterranean regions and cooler inland gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I dry the flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut stems when the flower heads are fully open, strip the lower leaves and hang them upside down in a dark, airy spot. They hold their shape and cream colour for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 1 and 2m, with a similar spread. Height varies from plant to plant, and a light prune after flowering keeps it neater.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790343733567,"sku":"IXO-ACH-tube","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/mountain-daisy-ixodia-achillaeoides.jpg?v=1792208520","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/mountain-daisy-ixodia-achillaeoides","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}