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#3216 African Daisy (Dimorphotheca
aurantiaca) (Asteraceae) A hardy,
spreading annual with daisylike flowers. A native of South Africa, it has naturalized
throughout the southwestern United States. Blooms are 2--4 inches across in brilliant
shades of white, yellow, and orange. An excellent variety to sow in early spring, as it
will produce extravagant color for weeks. Prefers full sun in welldrained soils. Sow in early spring, seedlings are not winter hardy. You will be
delighted with this outstanding performer.
Suggested Use: Roadsides, floral gardens, arid regions, mixtures, open fields and rock
gardens.
Miscellaneous: The genus name, Dimorphotheca, means "two shapes of seed"
relating to the fact that the plant produces two nonidentical seed forms.
Average Planting Success: 70% |