Brachyscome, Swan River Daisy 'Purple Splendor'

Brachyscomeiberidifolia

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Brachyscome (brak-kys-koh-mee)
Species
iberidifolia (eye-beer-id-ih-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Brachycome iberidifolia
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
Lavender
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:

Eureka, California

Merced, California

Kersey, Pennsylvania

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
0
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Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | September 2007 | positive

I grew this once from seed, and it was a very cute little plant and a profuse bloomer. It bloomed from early July through September. The ...Read More

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Merced, CA (Zone 9a) | May 2005 | positive

A very reliable, sturdy little filler I would recommend to anyone

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