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

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