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White African Daisy is a frost-tender perennial that is native to south Africa that is commonly grown throughout the United States as an annual. At maturity, this plant reaches the height of 1-3' and features lance shaped leaves and 2" flowers that have heavenly white petals and are offset by a gorgeous deep purple eye! This plant can be grown in a container, it attracts bees and butterflies, tolerates drought, self sows, and is great as a cut flower! 
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​Family: Asteraceae

Genus: Dimorphotheca

Species: ecklonis

Variety: White African Daisy

Also Known As: African Daisy, South African Daisy, Cape Daisy, Blue-Eyed Daisy.

Native to: Cape Provinces

Introduced into: California, Mauritius, New South Wales, Queensland, Réunion, Victoria, Western Australia

Grown as: Tender Perennial/Annual
 
Maturity (Blooms): May to July

Hardiness: Tender Perennial in warm climates. Grow as an Annual in cooler climates.

Light: Plants prefer full sun but will tolerate light shade in warmer areas.

Water: Dry to medium.

Soil Moisture: Medium moisture, well-drained.

Suitability: Drought, Dry Soil.
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Attracts Beneficial Insects?: Yes. Bees and Butterflies.

Containers?: Yes. This plant can be used in containers.

Maintenance: Medium

Height: 10-12​”
 
Spacing: 12-16”

Sow Depth: On soil surface
 
USDA Zone:    Annual: 3-9
                       Perennial: 10-11


Produces: lance shaped leaves and 2" flowers that have heavenly white petals and are offset by a gorgeous deep purple eye.

Garden Uses: Beds, borders, and containers.
Sow your seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before your last frost date or directly outdoors after frost danger has passed. Sow seeds on the surface and very lightly cover. Light is needed for germination. Keep the flower seed moist until germination.
If you started your seeds indoors, the young plants should be hardened off for 2 weeks before planting outdoors. When you transplant your seedlings, pinch back to encourage bushier growth. When grown as an annual, these flowers will self-sow for next season as well. African Daisy are fairly drought tolerant.
​This lovely daisy closes without the rays of the sun, and does not make a suitable cut flower. However, the foliage of this plant goes great with cut flowers
​​After flowering, this plant will produce flat, papery seeds. Since they the wind often blows them away, they should be gathered as soon as they have ripened to a light tan color. Shake the seeds into a container. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place.
Weather companion:
Pansy loves the same weather conditions as Osteospermum.

Visual companion:
Sweet Alyssum looks terrific planted around the base of Osteospermum.

​Fragrant Companion:
Add some fragrance to a pot of Osteospermum by adding Nemesia to the mix.

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