Botanical name
Brachyscome iberidifolia
Common name
Swan River Daisy
Swan River Daisy description
Swan River Daisy is a fast growing Australian native annual. It has deeply dissected, feathery foliage and reaches a height and width of around 30cm.
During Spring, Summer and early Autumn the plant is covered in a profusion of dainty, daisy-like flowers in blue, white, pink, lilac or purple. These flowers have a yellow or black centre.
Pollinator and bird attracting.
Climate
Warm temperate, cool temperate, dry climates
Plant cultivation & care
Swan River Daisy prefers a full sun position in a freely draining soil. It is drought tolerant but will not cope in an areas with regular heavy frosts. Do not overwater, they prefer dry conditions.
Propagate from seed in Spring or Autumn.
Plant use
Borders, native gardens, pots, groundcover, rockeries, low maintenance, cottage gardens
Pruning
No pruning is necessary.
Pests & Diseases
No specific pests or diseases.
