Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Brachyscome angustifolia, Brachyscome chrysoglossa, Brachyscome ciliaris
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Mountains
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous, Pollen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRACHYSCOME 'Bonbrabu'
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
Common Name
Brachyscome, Surdaisy™ Mauve Brachyscome, Swan River Daisy
Amur Silvergrass
In Hindi
Brachyscome plant
Amur Silvergrass
In German
Brachyscome Pflanze
Amur Schilf
In French
plante Brachyscome
Amur silvergrass
In Spanish
planta Brachyscome
Amur silvergrass
In Greek
φυτό Brachyscome
Amur Silvergrass
In Portuguese
planta Brachyscome
Amur Silvergrass
In Polish
Brachyscome roślin
Amur Silvergrass
In Latin
Brachyscome herba
Amur Silvergrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Brachyscome
Miscanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Brachyscome and Amur Silvergrass
Wondering what are the properties of Brachyscome and Amur Silvergrass? We provide you with everything About Brachyscome and Amur Silvergrass. Brachyscome doesn't have thorns and Amur Silvergrass doesn't have thorns. Also Brachyscome does not have fragrant flowers. Brachyscome has allergic reactions like Poisonous and Pollen and Amur Silvergrass has allergic reactions like Poisonous and Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Brachyscome and Amur Silvergrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brachyscome and Amur Silvergrass
Season and care of Brachyscome and Amur Silvergrass is important to know. While considering everything about Brachyscome and Amur Silvergrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brachyscome season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Amur Silvergrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brachyscome is Loam, Sand and for Amur Silvergrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Brachyscome is Acidic and for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Brachyscome and Amur Silvergrass Physical Information
Brachyscome and Amur Silvergrass physical information is very important for comparison. Brachyscome height is 15.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Brachyscome and Amur Silvergrass are as follows:
Brachyscome flower color: Light Blue and Lavender
Brachyscome leaf color: Green
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
- Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Brachyscome and Amur Silvergrass
Care of Brachyscome and Amur Silvergrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brachyscome pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Brachyscome needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amur Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.