Scientific Name: Brachyscome decipiens
Common Name: field daisy
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Asteraceae
Form Description: Small, tufted perennial herb, leaves with a toothed margin.
Height (m): 0.03 – 0.2
Flowers: Flower heads about 4cm across, light blue daisy flowers.
Fruit: Achene
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Habitat Notes
Widespread and frequent in grassy places; often growing in colonies.
Site Tolerance
Moist
Soil Tolerance
Fertile, Loam, Well-drained
General Notes
A useful small plant for a rockery or moist position. Prefers sun but will grow in semi-shade and responds to regular water during dry spells.
Propagation Calendar
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Collection is difficult as only a small amount of seed is ripe at any one time. Seed is tan-brown and releases easily from the seed heads when ripe. Collect heads, dry and extract unreleased seed by hand.
Seed Treatment Method
Surface Sow Sow seed finely on the surface of the potting mix and cover with just enough mix to hold the seed on the surface when watered.
Seed Storage Life
Short
Seed Treatment Notes
Has germinated from seed which is immature (large and green) and sown soon after collection. This circumvents any possible dormancy. Fresh seed is vital.
Germination Time
2-7 weeks