Brachyscome Species, Swan River Daisy

Brachyscomeiberidifolia

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Brachyscome (brak-kys-koh-mee)
Species
iberidifolia (eye-beer-id-ih-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Brachyscome capillacea
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Bright Yellow
Blue-Violet
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Citrus Heights, California

Redwood City, California

New Haven, Connecticut

Stone Mountain, Georgia

Franklin, New Hampshire

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Portland, Oregon

San Antonio, Texas

Santa Fe, Texas

Puyallup, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
5
neutrals
0
negative
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K
| March 2012 | neutral

me and my 3year old are going to attempt to grow these for the first time ver starting this week! he`s so excited >.< will keep ya`ll pos...Read More

S
North Fork, CA (Zone 7b) | October 2010 | positive

Wonderful, 'can't do without' plant. Aways blooming in Spring-Summer, perennial in Zone 7, cushiony and soft. Fills in to the size of its...Read More

A
belleville, NJ (Zone 6a) | April 2007 | neutral

i liked them more than they liked me. the flowers don't last long, and pieces of the plant kept dying off.

A
| July 2005 | positive

This plant flowers 365 days of the year, in frost free conditions, and is a short lived perrenial. I planted some 3 years ago, only one h...Read More

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L
| April 2003 | neutral

This plant just stopped blooming for some reason. It is in a mixed pot that is in the sun/part sun. It is a fairy new plant and is growin...Read More

R
(Judith) Denver, CO (Zone 5b) | July 2002 | positive

Beautiful light yellow blossoms. Intermitent blooming. Next season I'll shear after first wave of bloom to promote greater flowering. Gr...Read More

S
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | August 2001 | neutral

Pure enchantment to grow. A multitude of small, daisy-like flowers of blue, purple, rose and white are borne above and among the feathery...Read More

K
Dallas, TX (Zone 8a) | August 2001 | neutral

Blooms best in cool weather. Beautiful cascading from window boxes. Occasional botrytris and aphids, but mostly pest-free.

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