Life Span
Annual
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
South America, Argentina, Chile
  
Australia, New Zealand
  
Types
Not Available
  
Brachyscome angustifolia, Brachyscome chrysoglossa, Brachyscome ciliaris
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
  
Coastal Regions, Mountains
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
  
10-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
  
Light Blue, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
  
Needle like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
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
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Birds, Butterflies, Insects
  
Allergy
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
  
Poisonous, Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Insignificant
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Provides ground cover
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
  
Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
  
BRACHYSCOME 'Bonbrabu'
  
Common Name
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
  
Brachyscome, Surdaisy™ Mauve Brachyscome, Swan River Daisy
  
In Hindi
peruvian lily
  
Brachyscome plant
  
In German
peruanische Lilie
  
Brachyscome Pflanze
  
In French
lis des Incas
  
plante Brachyscome
  
In Spanish
lirio peruano
  
planta Brachyscome
  
In Greek
περουβιανή κρίνος
  
φυτό Brachyscome
  
In Portuguese
lírio peruano
  
planta Brachyscome
  
In Polish
peruwiański lilia
  
Brachyscome roślin
  
In Latin
Peruviani lilium
  
Brachyscome herba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Liliales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Liliaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Alstroemeria
  
Brachyscome
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Astereae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Asteroideae
  
Season and Care of Peruvian-Lily and Brachyscome
Season and care of Peruvian-Lily and Brachyscome is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian-Lily and Brachyscome Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian-Lily season is Summer and Brachyscome season is Summer. The type of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand and for Brachyscome is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Brachyscome is Acidic.
Peruvian-Lily and Brachyscome Physical Information
Peruvian-Lily and Brachyscome physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Brachyscome height is 15.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian-Lily and Brachyscome are as follows:
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Brachyscome flower color: Light Blue and Lavender
- Brachyscome leaf color: Green
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Brachyscome
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Brachyscome include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian-Lily 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 Peruvian-Lily 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.