Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Brachyscome

Species:

Brachyscome discolor

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

45 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

purple, mauve, pink, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, beneficial insects

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from rootstock following fire; part of fire-adapted Australian grassland and woodland communities.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination; surface sow and do not cover. Best germination at temperatures around 18-22°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI