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African Daisy

A profusion of bright flowers carpets the garden. Excellent for ground cover, rock gardens, containers or for erosion control on slopes. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and extend the lifespan of the plant. Drought tolerant.

Companion Plants

Fountain Grass

Spike Speedwell

Viola

Plant Details

  • Common name

    African Daisy

  • Botanical name

    Osteospermum fruticosum

  • Variety

    Purple

  • Zone

    Grow as an annual.

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    10-12" (25-31 cm)

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    1-2 times per week

  • Bloom Color

    Purple

  • Bloom Time

    Spring-fall

  • Maintenance

    Remove spent blooms

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Calvin J.'s collection