Osteospermum fruticosum

Trailing African Daisy, Freeway Daisy

Family: Asteraceae Aster


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 10B
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Purple, white
Bloom time Late Spring to Late Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, container, ground cover, rock garden
Height 12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm
Spread 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage