Dimorphotheca sinuata |
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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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
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.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.