Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Herb, Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
  
Mediterranean
  
Types
Brachyscome angustifolia, Brachyscome chrysoglossa, Brachyscome ciliaris
  
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
  
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Mountains
  
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
  
8-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender
  
Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Gray, Silver
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
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
  
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Insects
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Poisonous, Pollen
  
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Acne, Skin irritation
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
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
  
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
BRACHYSCOME 'Bonbrabu'
  
LAVANDULA multifida
  
Common Name
Brachyscome, Surdaisy™ Mauve Brachyscome, Swan River Daisy
  
Lavender
  
In Hindi
Brachyscome plant
  
Lavender
  
In German
Brachyscome Pflanze
  
Lavendel
  
In French
plante Brachyscome
  
Lavande
  
In Spanish
planta Brachyscome
  
Lavanda
  
In Greek
φυτό Brachyscome
  
λεβάντα
  
In Portuguese
planta Brachyscome
  
Lavanda
  
In Polish
Brachyscome roślin
  
Lawenda
  
In Latin
Brachyscome herba
  
Lavendula
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Lamiaceae
  
Genus
Brachyscome
  
Lavandula
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Astereae
  
Lavanduleae
  
Subfamily
Asteroideae
  
Nepetoideae
  
Season and Care of Brachyscome and Lavender
Season and care of Brachyscome and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Brachyscome and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brachyscome season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brachyscome is Loam, Sand and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brachyscome is Acidic and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Brachyscome and Lavender Physical Information
Brachyscome and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Brachyscome height is 15.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Brachyscome and Lavender are as follows:
Brachyscome flower color: Light Blue and Lavender
Brachyscome leaf color: Green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Brachyscome and Lavender
Care of Brachyscome and Lavender 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 Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Brachyscome needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.