Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Brachyscome

Species:

Brachyscome multifida var. dilatata

Growth Characteristics

Height:

45 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

purple, blue, pink, white

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; part of fire-adapted Australian flora communities.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at 18-22°C with light. Surface sow and do not cover seeds deeply.

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