Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Brachyscome

Species:

Brachyscome melanocarpa subsp. melanocarpa

Growth Characteristics

Height:

45 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, pink, purple, blue

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from rootstock after fire; often increases in abundance following grassland burns.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Surface sow; seeds require light for germination. Best results at temperatures around 18-22°C.

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