This suckering perennial herb has slender stems that forms a compact rounded habit. It has mid green wedge-shaped lobed leaves and the mauve daisy-like flowers appear from spring to summer on long stems that are held above the foliage.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Brachyscome formosais naturally found in Australia growing in the Pilliga region of New South Wales in well drained moderately fertile moist soil. It prefers an open sunny position but will tolerate some shade and is frost and drought tolerant.

The Pilliga Daisy is grown for its flowers and its spreading habit. It is planted in small gardens or rockeries and mass planted as a ground cover. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions establishing in 1 to 2 years. It is also used in patio pots or courtyard planter boxes. ID 2494

Brachyscome(br?-kee-SKO-mee) formosa(for-MO-sa)

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