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| Identification |
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Genus
Brachycome
Species
iberidifolia
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
brachyome
Swan River daisy
Family
COMPOSITAE
Specimen number
S11877
Data source
HtZn p85;Xeri p275
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
8" - 1' 6"
Overall spread
1'
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
No extra water
Optimal soil texture
Fertile
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-08b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-03
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Among other uses, this plant is suitable for use in rock gardens. Brachycome iberidifolia can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. Brachyome (also known as Swan River daisy) needs summer days with high heat. This plant does well in fertile soils. This species requires no extra water once established.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Rock gardens
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Cool
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
It does not necessarily require warm days for good production. Propagation of Brachycome iberidifolia can be achieved by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Brachycome iberidifolia has an annual life cycle. Flowers: Brachyome (locally known in some parts as Swan River daisy) has masses of 1" daisy-like flowers. Flowers are often found in such colors as white, pink, lavender, blue or rose.
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