Botanical Name: Arctotis hybridus 'Burgundy'
Common Name: African Daisy Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character semi-deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape clumping, upright plant with gray, hairy foliage; flowers in spring and summer; inflorescence has a ring of contrasting color at base of ray flowers; gives strong contrast to disk flowers at center Height to 18" Spread to 18" Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun to partial shade Soil prefers a light, well-drained soils Hardiness hardy (zones 7-9, 14 to 24) Morphology: Leaves spatulate from basal clumps gray-green and pubescent on upper and lower surfaces; margins sinuate to lobed, undersides silvery gray Flowers heads, purple, to 3" across, with contrasting light band at base of ray flowers – spring through summer Fruit small achenes Propagation: seed, division Usage: spreading plant for flowers in warm areas, thrives in heat and reflected light too strong for other annuals; mix into perennial beds or flower borders; looks good in both rustic and refined gardens Landscape Care: Watering average water, tolerates more drought when established; can survive on limited water, but appearance may suffer Fertilizing balanced, slow-release at planting Pruning pinch off dead blooms to prolong season Pests/Diseases none Special Conditions/Other propagate asexually to maintain varietal color Origin: Africa Family: Asteraceae Notes: |
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