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Dimorphotheca sinuata

Annual African Daisy, Cape Marigold

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Description

African daisy grows to about a foot high, with coarse aromatic leaves, topped in summer by large daisies in shades of yellow, orange, salmon or white with a brown center.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Annual, Wildflower

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Orange, Pink, Yellow, Violet, White, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

n/a

Special Uses

Container

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.