Brachyscome
( brak - KISS - skoh - mee )
At-A-Glance InformationThis genus includes annuals and perennials that need moderate to regular water and full sun. These shrubby flowers will attract butterflies to your garden, and form mounds of daisies that are great for mixed containers. Native to Australia, these plants grow up to 1 foot tall and 1.5 feet wide, and have finely divided leaves and profuse blooms in summer and springtime. These plants are commonly called Swan River Daisies.
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Brachyscome Species and Varietals
The best growing zones for these plants vary by species; see the descriptions below for more information. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.
Brachyscome ascendens (Border Ranges Daisy) This species, endemic to Australia, produces mauve daisy-form flowers with yellow centers. Plants reach about 14 inches tall, and flowering occurs between the months of April through December in their native range. The specific epithet ascendens refers to the climbing, clambering nature of the plant's stems (the Latin word ascendo means 'to mount, climb, rise, or grow'). |
Brachyscome Hybrids
These species of Brachyscome are perennial plants that grow best in zones 14-24. Varietals are listed and described below:
These species of Brachyscome are perennial plants that grow best in zones 14-24. Varietals are listed and described below:
Brachyscome multifida (Cut-Leaved Daisy, Rocky Daisy, Hawkesbury Daisy) This is a perennial species endemic to Australia that grows best in zones 14-24 and has blue flowers. These plants can be propagated easily by cuttings. They have an erect, matting growth habit that makes them ideal for border plantings, spilling over walls, or for growing in containers. These prefer full sun, though they can tolerate partial shade. Although they are frost-tolerant, they will suffer some foliage burn during particularly cold snaps. |
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 203, Brachyscome (Swan River Daisy)
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