Osteospermum, Trailing African Daisy, Shrubby Daisy, Freeway Daisy 'Wildside'

Osteospermum fruticosum

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Osteospermum (oss-tee-oh-SPUR-mum)
Species
fruticosum (froo-tih-KOH-sum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple
Dark Purple/Black
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Citrus Heights, California

San Leandro, California

Stockton, California

Valley Center, California

Castle Rock, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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Castro Valley, CA (Zone 9a) | December 2004 | positive

It has bloomed for me all year, I've had to trim it back, still going strong in mid-December. Deep pink/mauve almost purple flowers, bloo...Read More

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