Botanical Name: Arctotis hybridus
Common Name: Yellow African Daisy
Type of Plant: dicot: perennial
Character
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape dense, spreading vigorous groundcover with gray foliage and a prolific display of 2" yellow daisy flowers
Height to 1'
Spread 2' to 3'
Growth Rate rapid
Environment:
Exposure outdoors; full sun
Soil prefers fast-draining soils
Hardiness hardy; zones 7-9, 14-24
Morphology:
Leaves narrowly spatulate leaves to 3" long, 1/2" across, somewhat tomentose above and below; coarsely toothed and somewhat bronzy on margins
Flowers intense yellow daisy flowers with black centers and black tips at the base of the petals; flowers very heavily in spring
Fruit achenes
Propagation:
stem cuttings
Usage:
vigorous groundcover for large open areas where dense coverage
is required; drought tolerant once established, so mixes well in Mediterranean gardens and California native gardens
Landscape Care:
Watering regular watering after planting for a few months; very
drought tolerant when established; good drainage is helpful for longest life
Fertilizing generally none required
Pruning head back after bloom
Pests/Diseases root rot in heavy soils
Special Conditions/Other plants do not thrive in high-heat areas
Origin: hybrid; South Africa
Family: Asteraceae
Notes:
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