Botanical Name: Argyranthemum frutescens (Chrysanthemum frutescens)
Common Name: Marguerite daisy Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape multi-branched, upright perennial, somewhat wider than tall Height 2' - 3' Spread 3' - 4' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun Soil prefers a light, well-drained soil Hardiness some frost (all zones) Morphology: Leaves pinnatifid, 2"-4" long, fleshy, medium green, glabrous Flowers head, to 3" across in pink, white, yellow - double varieties available Fruit achene Propagation: stem cuttings Usage: good in containers, quick effects, borders, very effective in mass plantings, good in new gardens Landscape Care: Watering needs regular watering Fertilizing balanced, once or twice during growing season Pruning head back lightly and frequently; do not head back hard as plants seldom recover Pests/Diseases root gall, nematodes, thrips, leaf miner Special Conditions/Other replace every 2-3 years Origin: Canary Islands Family: Compositae Notes: |
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