Brachyscome multifida|Cut-leaf Daisy
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Perennial woody herb or subshrub spreading by suckers to form a clump.
- Size (W x H)
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10-40cm x 0.2-1+m
- Leaves
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Soft dark green leaves are divided and lobed, from 1.5-4cm x 4-30mm.
- Flowers
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Single daisy flowerheads held above the foliage, local form tends to be pink-mauve. Massed flowering.
- Flower colour
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Pink-mauve
- Flower time
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peaking September to February
- Growing conditions
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Moist well drained clays and shallow rocky soils in forest areas. Light frosts. Full sun, dappled and semi shade.
- Commonly used for
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A popular garden plant available in mauves, lilac, pink and white. Good for containers, hanging baskets, rockeries, embankments and underplanting of trees. Soil binding.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts butterflies
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
