Plant of the Month: February 2012

Osteospermum are a member of the Asteraceae/Compositae (Daisy) family.  Originally from South Africa, Osteospermum is commonly knows as African Daisy or South African Daisy, Cape Daisy and Blue-eyed Daisy. Can be found in a wide range of colors including white, cream,  and yellow, with pinks and purples (shown)  most commonly available.  The petals close at night, but there are varieties recently developed that stay open all the time. This easy to grow, annual plant thrives in full sun or part shade and moist, well-drained soil. It prefers cool weather, so in hot-summer areas, it blooms best in spring and fall. Plant height:1-3 feet tall  Plant width:1-2 feet wide  Landscape uses: containers, beds and borders.
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