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African Daisy Seeds
"Flowers reflect the burning color of the sun"Sun: Full Sun
Life Cycle: Annual
Plant Height: 12 in. - 18 in.
Summary
Native to South Africa, the African daisy thrives in dry, gritty soils, just like its homeland. Plants are 12 to 18 inches tall with 1.5 inch wide flowers in lovely shades of white, yellow, orange, and apricot. Flowers close at night and during overcast days. Beautiful blooms attract butterflies and bees. Bloom season of the African daisy is mid spring through fall.
Quick Facts
- Botanical Name: Dimorphiteca sinuata
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Planting Season: Spring, Fall
- Plant Type: Blooms up to 1.5 Inches Across, Blooms Close At Night, Upright Habit, Ovate Leaf Shape
- Features: Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Fast Growing
- Color: Orange, Yellow, White, Apricot
- Blooms: Mid Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
- Days to Maturity: 60 Days
- Plant Height: 12-18 inches
- Plant Spacing: 6-8 inches
- Planting Depth: 1/8 inch
- Sowing Method: Direct Sow
- Cold Stratification: No
- Hardiness Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10