Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Iris
Brachyscome angustifolia, Brachyscome chrysoglossa, Brachyscome ciliaris
Habitat
Terrestrial
Coastal Regions, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Light Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Poisonous, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
BRACHYSCOME 'Bonbrabu'
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Brachyscome, Surdaisy™ Mauve Brachyscome, Swan River Daisy
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Brachyscome plant
In German
Zwergiris
Brachyscome Pflanze
In French
Dwarf Iris
plante Brachyscome
In Spanish
Enano Iris
planta Brachyscome
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
φυτό Brachyscome
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
planta Brachyscome
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Brachyscome roślin
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Brachyscome herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Brachyscome
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Brachyscome is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Brachyscome Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Brachyscome season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Brachyscome is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Brachyscome is Acidic.
Dwarf Iris and Brachyscome Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Brachyscome physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Brachyscome height is 15.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Brachyscome are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Brachyscome flower color: Light Blue and Lavender
- Brachyscome leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Brachyscome
Care of Dwarf Iris and Brachyscome include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brachyscome pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brachyscome needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.