Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Brachyscome angustifolia, Brachyscome chrysoglossa, Brachyscome ciliaris
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Habitat
Coastal Regions, Mountains
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Poisonous, Pollen
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
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Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
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Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRACHYSCOME 'Bonbrabu'
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Brachyscome, Surdaisy™ Mauve Brachyscome, Swan River Daisy
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
Brachyscome plant
pinkroot
In German
Brachyscome Pflanze
Spigelia
In French
plante Brachyscome
Spigelia
In Spanish
planta Brachyscome
Spigelia
In Greek
φυτό Brachyscome
Spigelia
In Portuguese
planta Brachyscome
Spigelia
In Polish
Brachyscome roślin
Spigelia
In Latin
Brachyscome herba
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Gentianales
Family
Asteraceae
Loganiceae
Genus
Brachyscome
Spigelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Brachyscome and Pinkroot
Season and care of Brachyscome and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Brachyscome and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brachyscome season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brachyscome is Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brachyscome is Acidic and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brachyscome and Pinkroot Physical Information
Brachyscome and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Brachyscome height is 15.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Brachyscome and Pinkroot are as follows:
Brachyscome flower color: Light Blue and Lavender
Brachyscome leaf color: Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Brachyscome and Pinkroot
Care of Brachyscome and Pinkroot 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 Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brachyscome needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.