Annual – African Daisy
African Daisy
Botanical name: osteospermum ecklonis
Beginner friendly?: moderate
Average size at maturity: up to 2-3 ft in height and in spread
Hardy zone: zones 9-11
Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season
Foliage color: green
Flower color: white, yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue
Bloom time: spring, summer, fall
Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed
Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing
Landscape use: flower garden, container plant, porch accent, seasonal borders or edging
Special features: long-lasting blooms, disease resistant, pest resistant, pet-friendly
Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day
Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release flower food one a year at the time of planting
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: loam, sand
Companion plants: lavender, salvia, coneflower, coreopsis
Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans and petsÂ
Invasive species: no
