Common name: Swan River Daisy
Botanical name: Brachycome Iberidifolia Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
This pretty annual (grows just one year) has asterlike flowers that bloom in
pink, blue, violet or white. A lover of cool weather, it does well during the
spring when planted in containers, rock gardens or flower beds. Free flowering
daisy-like flowers in colors of blue, white and violet. It's fragrant blossoms
are about 1 inch across on long stems. Its foliage is finely cut and
feathery forming wide low growing mounds. Ideal for rock gardens and informal
borders. It is a great cut flower. The plant is not particular
about soil type but does prefer a sunny exposure. Expect
the plant to be at its best during cool weather.
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