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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

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants in your garden according to their water needs (hydrozone).