Botanical Name: Osteospermum fruticosum
Common Name: Trailing African daisy Type of Plant: dicot: groundcover Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape sprawling, trailing, slightly mounding, forms a large, mostly prostrate shape by rooting along stem Height 6-12" Spread 1-4' (8') Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun Soil tolerates most, avoid poorly drained clay Hardiness hardy (zones 8, 9, 14-24); thrives in warm, sunny locations Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, obovate-somewhat rhombic/oval, 2-4" long, dull green, somewhat toothed margins Flowers head, with white or purple ray flowers, deep purple disc flowers 2-3" across, year round Fruit achene Propagation: softwood/semihardwood cuttings Usage: excellent in large scale ground cover for sunny locations, slopes, raised planters, short lived in heavy soils Landscape Care: Watering moderate, can tolerate some drought, avoid excessive moisture Fertilizing little needed after established Pruning head back to keep in bounds, mow close to ground if leggy Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: South Africa Family: Asteraceae Notes: |
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