Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Brachyscome

Species:

Brachyscome decipiens

Growth Characteristics

Height:

45 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, pink, purple, blue

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from rootstock following fire and often increases in abundance in post-fire environments.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at temperatures between 18-22°C. Light may improve germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI