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Osteospermum fruticosum

Freeway Daisy, Trailing African Dai

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Steve Mullany/MJC

 

Description

This groundcover-small shrub will grow 1' tall, spreading 4' in a year. It has medium-size green leaves with lavender that have a dark purple center. The flower color changes to white the next day! The flowers bloom in fall and winter but in mild coastal areas, may bloom all year. It needs well draining soil. This plant looks great on a hillside or in a hanging basket.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Lavender, Purple, White

Flower Season

Winter, Fall, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.