TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA
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Osteospermum sp.
Trailing African Daisy, Freeway Daisy, Blue Eyed DaisyFamily: Asteraceae
Origin: Southern Africa
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African daisy is suited for covering large open areas of level or sloping ground. It requires little attention and is rarely invaded by pests or diseases. It grows best in rich soil and full sun, and established plants tolerate drought. The plant spreads rapidly by means of long, trailing stems that root where they touch the ground. Trailing African daisy makes an attractive carpet about 18 inches high with leaves 1 to 2 inches long. Also, attractive grown at the top of a retaining wall or container where it can hang down gracefully. The daisy-like blooms are about 3 inches across.
Similar plants:
Osteospermum 'Sunny Olivia'
Osteospermum fruticosum
Osteospermum 'White Spoon'
Osteospermum 'White Spoon'
Osteospermum '3D Pink'
Osteospermum '3D Pink'
Osteospermum '3D Double Purple'
Osteospermum 'Double White'
Osteospermum fruticosum
Osteospermum 'Pink Whirls'
Osteospermum 'Pink Whirls'
Osteospermum ecklonis
Link to this plant:
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