Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Types
Brachyscome angustifolia, Brachyscome chrysoglossa, Brachyscome ciliaris
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Mountains
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Slugs, Soft scales, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous, Pollen
Nasal Congestion
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Regulates Blood Sugar, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in curries, soups, stews, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRACHYSCOME 'Bonbrabu'
Bidens alba
Common Name
Brachyscome, Surdaisy™ Mauve Brachyscome, Swan River Daisy
Beggarticks, Bidens, black jack, burr marigolds, tickseeds, Spanish needles
In Hindi
Brachyscome plant
Bidens
In German
Brachyscome Pflanze
Bidens
In French
plante Brachyscome
Bidens
In Spanish
planta Brachyscome
Bidens
In Greek
φυτό Brachyscome
Bidens
In Portuguese
planta Brachyscome
Bidens
In Polish
Brachyscome roślin
Bidens
In Latin
Brachyscome herba
Bidens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Astereae
Coreopsideae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Brachyscome and Bidens
Season and care of Brachyscome and Bidens is important to know. While considering everything about Brachyscome and Bidens Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brachyscome season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bidens season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brachyscome is Loam, Sand and for Bidens is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brachyscome is Acidic and for Bidens is Neutral.
Brachyscome and Bidens Physical Information
Brachyscome and Bidens physical information is very important for comparison. Brachyscome height is 15.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Bidens height is Not Available and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Brachyscome and Bidens are as follows:
Brachyscome flower color: Light Blue and Lavender
Brachyscome leaf color: Green
Bidens flower color: Yellow
- Bidens leaf color: Green
Care of Brachyscome and Bidens
Care of Brachyscome and Bidens 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 Bidens pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brachyscome needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bidens needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.