Dimorphotheca sinuata
Annual African Daisy, Cape Marigold
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.