Asteraceae

Various Brachyscome species are found across the region.

Field Daisy — B. decipiens; Daisy — B. gracilis subsp. gracilis; Hard-headed Daisy — B. lineariloba; Cut-leaved Daisy — B. multifida var. multifida; Mossgiel Daisy — B. papillosa; Tiny Daisy/Rayless Daisy — B. perpusilla; Tufted Daisy — B. scapigera; and Daisy — B. spathulata.

Various communities and situations.

Field Daisy — B. decipiens; Perennial herb to 20 cm high with pale blue flowers, Sep-Nov. Habitat subalpine and montane woodland and swamps. Excellent for containers or rockeries. Propagate from seed or division of rootstock. Prefers moist soils in full sun. Tolerates semi- shade.

Cut-leaved Daisy — B. multifida var. multifida; Low, spreading, rounded annual herb to 45 cm high with mauve, pink or white flowers, Sep-Jun. Habitat sclerophyll forest to grassland. Popular ornamental for rockeries and edges, pots and baskets. Propagate from stem cuttings, which strike readily, or from seed or root division. Fast-growing and easily maintained. Watering over summer, and pruning over winter beneficial. Regenerates from underground suckers and roots at nodes, useful in soil binding. Requires moist clay soils. Tolerates dryness once established.

Tufted Daisy — B. scapigera; Erect, hairless perennial herb to 40 cm high, with white or mauve flowers, Nov-Mar. Becomes dormant when dry. Habitat sclerophyll forest, often swamp ground. Useful hardy plant for rockeries and containers. Propagate from seed, or division of roots.

Annual or perennial herbs or small shrubs.

Field Daisy — B. decipiens; Perennial herb to 20 cm high with pale blue flowers, Sep-Nov. Habitat subalpine and montane woodland and swamps. Excellent for containers or rockeries. Propagate from seed or division of rootstock. Prefers moist soils in full sun. Tolerates semi- shade.

Cut-leaved Daisy — B. multifida var. multifida; Low, spreading, rounded annual herb to 45 cm high with mauve, pink or white flowers, Sep-Jun. Habitat sclerophyll forest to grassland. Popular ornamental for rockeries and edges, pots and baskets. Propagate from stem cuttings, which strike readily, or from seed or root division. Fast-growing and easily maintained. Watering over summer, and pruning over winter beneficial. Regenerates from underground suckers and roots at nodes, useful in soil binding. Requires moist clay soils. Tolerates dryness once established.

Tufted Daisy — B. scapigera; Erect, hairless perennial herb to 40 cm high, with white or mauve flowers, Nov-Mar. Becomes dormant when dry. Habitat sclerophyll forest, often swamp ground. Useful hardy plant for rockeries and containers. Propagate from seed, or division of roots.

Generally summer.

Generally from seed in autumn.

Most species provide nectar for native bees, butterflies or moths.