These profuse bloomers hail from the alpine and subalpine areas of Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, and New Guinea. Sixty or seventy species strong, the Brachycome genus is made up of annuals and perennials that produce masses of daisylike flower heads in shades of purple, blue, and white, with yellow centers. The numerous flowers sometimes obscure the foliage, which is often finely divided and attractive. Grow in a border, in containers, as edging, or as bedding. Perennials are good in a rock garden.