Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Hybrid origin, Australia, New Zealand
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
Dry areas, Islands, Semi arid regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Club - shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Not Available
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
BRACHYSCOME iberidifolia
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Brachycome iberidifolia, Swan River Daisy
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
swan river daisy
In German
Kraut Robert
Swan River Gänseblümchen
In French
herbe à Robert
Swan River daisy
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
Río Swan margarita
In Greek
βότανο Robert
Swan River μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
erva robert
daisy Swan River
In Polish
herb robert
Swan River stokrotka
In Latin
Robertus herba
Swan flumen primula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Asterales
Family
Geraniaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Geranium
Brachyscome
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Swan River Daisy
Season and care of Herb Robert and Swan River Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Swan River Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Swan River Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Swan River Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Swan River Daisy is Acidic.
Herb Robert and Swan River Daisy Physical Information
Herb Robert and Swan River Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Swan River Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Swan River Daisy are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Swan River Daisy flower color: White
- Swan River Daisy leaf color: Green
Care of Herb Robert and Swan River Daisy
Care of Herb Robert and Swan River Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Swan River Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Swan River Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.