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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:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.