Botanical Name: Arctotis hybrids
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Common Name: African Daisy  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Annual

 

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

 

Flower Color

Gold, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Yellow, White, Multi-Colored

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green, Silver

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter

 

Special Uses

Container

 

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

African daisy is a large of annuals with bright, sunny, daisy-like flowers and a creeping habit. The range of colors is just too large to list, and includes solids, bicolors, even ombre-like colors. Foliage is grey, silver, or green, depending on the variety. Leaves are generally lance-like and deeply cut. Grows about 8 to 12 inches tall and 24 inches wide. Blooms spring and summer. Flowers close at night and on cloudy days.
Grow in full sun in well drained soil, preferably a sandy-loam mix. Avoid excessive fertilizer, especially those high in nitrogen. Moderate to low watering requirement. Well suited to pots and containers.