Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Brachyscome

Species:

Brachyscome radicata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, pink, mauve, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from rootstock after fire, common in fire-prone grassland and woodland ecosystems of southeastern Australia.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Surface sow seeds as they require light for germination. Best sown in autumn or spring.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI