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African Daisy

Profuse, bright flowers carpet the garden. Excellent for ground cover, rock gardens, containers or erosion control on slopes. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and extend the lifespan of the plant. Drought tolerant. Prefers a sheltered site with light, well-drained soil.

Companion Plants

Fountain Grass

Spike Speedwell

Viola

Plant Details

  • Common name

    African Daisy

  • Botanical name

    Osteospermum

  • Variety

    Serenity® Purple

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 10 (30°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    10-14" (25-36 cm)

  • Habit

    Mounded

  • Feed

    Once a month

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Purple

  • Bloom Time

    Spring-fall

  • Maintenance

    Shear back lightly after bloom

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

  • Brittany B's collection
  • Jacqueline M.'s collection