Botanical Name: Brachyscome iberidifolia ‘Blue Zephyr™’

Common Name: Swan River Daisy

Hardiness Zone: Annual in Most Climates; Perennial in Mild Regions (USDA Zones 9–11)

Size: 8–12" Tall × 12–18" Spread

Growth Habit: Compact, Mounding, Well-Branched Habit

Sunlight: Thrives in Full Sun to Partial Sun

Soil: Prefers Well-Drained Soil; Tolerates Sandy or Lean Soils

Water Needs: Low to Moderate; Drought Tolerant Once Established

Bloom Season: Spring through Fall

Fertilizer: Light Feeding During Active Growth; Avoid Excess Fertility

Features: Sky-Blue Daisy Flowers with Yellow Centers, Fine Textured Foliage, Heat Tolerant, Self-Cleaning

Uses: Ideal for Containers, Hanging Baskets, Borders, Edging, and Mass Plantings

Patent: ✔ Patented

Propagation: ❌ Propagation Prohibited Without License

See our complete Brachyscome Plant Guide for more in depth care details.

More About Brachyscome ‘Blue Zephyr™’

Brachyscome ‘Blue Zephyr™ is a refined Swan River Daisy known for its soft, sky-blue blooms and naturally tidy growth habit. The small, daisy-shaped flowers feature warm yellow centers and appear steadily over a long season, giving the plant a light, almost floating look rather than a dense mass of color. This makes it especially effective in containers, edging, and smaller garden spaces where detail matters.

What sets Blue Zephyr™ apart from older Brachyscome selections is its improved performance in warm conditions. Traditional varieties often slowed down or lost color as temperatures climbed, but ‘Blue Zephyr™’ continues flowering with little interruption. The finely textured foliage stays compact and well-branched, supporting the blooms evenly so the plant never looks thin or floppy, even later in the season.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, Blue Zephyr™ has proven to be a reliable performer from spring well into fall. It fills in quickly, maintains a consistent shape, and flowers continuously without requiring deadheading, which makes it an easy choice for both experienced gardeners and beginners.

From a design standpoint, it’s remarkably flexible. We’ve found it works just as well as a low border plant as it does tucked into mixed containers, where it blends effortlessly with whites, yellows, and other soft-toned annuals. It brings a subtle, cottage-style softness to plantings without overpowering neighboring plants, and once established, care is minimal—steady moisture, good drainage, and occasional feeding are all it needs to keep looking its best.