Trachymene Species, Blue Lace Flower, Rottnest Island Daisy
Trachymenecoerulea

Family: Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Trachymene (tray-ki-MEE-nee)
Species: coerulea (ko-er-OO-lee-uh)

Synonym:Didiscus caeruleus

Synonym:Didiscus coeruleus

Synonym:Trachymene caerulea

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Blue-Violet

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored