Botanical Name
Brachyscome microcarpa
Common Name
Clarence River Brachyscome
Description
Clarence River Brachyscome is a vigorous native groundcover renowned for its masses of purple daisy flowers and robust spreading habit that creates excellent coverage in challenging garden areas. This hardy species produces small daisy-like flowers in attractive purple tones that bloom profusely throughout spring and summer, attracting native bees and butterflies while providing reliable garden color. The small, narrow leaves provide attractive fine-textured evergreen foliage that forms dense spreading mats perfect for erosion control. Extremely hardy and drought tolerant once established, it thrives in well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade positions. Perfect for slopes, large borders, and areas where vigorous groundcover with continuous flowering creates practical low-maintenance solutions.
Plant Category
Ground Covers
Size (H x W)
Height: 20-40cm, Spread: 50cm-1 meter
Brachyscome microcarpa naturally occurs along the eastern coast of Australia including the Clarence River region, thriving in well-drained soils with excellent drainage and full sun to partial shade exposure in coastal and inland areas.
Kuranga respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Wurundjeri people, as the custodians of this land. We pay respect to all Aboriginal community Elders, past and present, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the history of the region.
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