Raoulia subsericea or turf mat daisy is endemic to the South Island, and is found in montane to subalpine regions from 400-1500m asl. It is found growing in high open ground in grasslands, subalpine tussock-land, turf and open shrubland. It is a low growing perennial that forms turf-like patches or mats that are barely 1cm and often 20-40cm across. It has very tiny narrow pale green leaves that have white tufts of hair on its tips, and can sometimes have a very ashen or greyish appearance. It has small white daisy-like flowers that have very pale yellow to white centres from December to February. It is easily grown and prefers a sunny position in cool-moist gritty soil, which makes it a great rock garden plant. Once established it can tolerate quite dry conditions.