This vigorous short lived perennial sub-shrub has slender stems that form a rounded spreading habit. It has divided mid green leaves and the small lilac daisy-like flowers appear above the foliage from spring to autumn.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Brachycome multifida is naturally found in Australia from Queensland to New South Wales and Victoria growing from the coast to the adjoining mountains in woodlands or in grassy areas.

It prefers a well drained fertile moist soil in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tolerant.

The Cut Leaf Daisy is grown for its flowers and soft textured foliage. It shot lived, lasting for about 3 years and is used in small or native gardens as a ground cover or planted in rockeries, hanging baskets and as a spill-over. It is suitable for coastal plantings as a soil binder and establishes in 1 year. ID 443

Brachycome(brak-KY-koh-mee) multifida(mul-TIF-id-uh)

'Brachycome': short hair (refers to the hairs on the fruit); 'multifida': many clefts (refers to the finely divided leaves).

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)     
(Compositae)
Sunflower Family