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Golden Butterfly®

Argyranthemum frutescens

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Overview

The Golden Butterfly Marguerite Daisy (Argyranthemum frutescens 'Golden Butterfly') is a vibrant, compact perennial, flourishing with bright yellow, daisy-like flowers. This sun-loving plant reaches 18-24 inches in height and 12-18 inches in spread, providing a cheerful burst of color. Its continuous blooming from spring to fall and drought tolerance make it a low-maintenance favorite, ideal for creating eye-catching borders or accentuating container gardens. Hardy in zones 9-11.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 10–11Type AnnualClimate Subtropical
Golden Butterfly® (Argyranthemum frutescens) — flourishing with bright yellow
Golden Butterfly® (Argyranthemum frutescens) — This sun-loving plant reaches 18-24 inches in height and 12-18 inches in spreadGolden Butterfly® (Argyranthemum frutescens) — providing a cheerful burst of colorGolden Butterfly® (Argyranthemum frutescens) — Regular deadheading of spent flowers can encourage continued blooming and maintain a tidy appearanceGolden Butterfly® (Argyranthemum frutescens) — Each blossom spans approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameterGolden Butterfly® (Argyranthemum frutescens) — presenting a bold visual against its delicate fern-like foliageGolden Butterfly® (Argyranthemum frutescens) — becoming drought-tolerant once established+34

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Golden Butterfly® (Argyranthemum frutescens) — flourishing with bright yellow
Golden Butterfly® (Argyranthemum frutescens) — This sun-loving plant reaches 18-24 inches in height and 12-18 inches in spread
Golden Butterfly® (Argyranthemum frutescens) — providing a cheerful burst of color
Golden Butterfly® (Argyranthemum frutescens) — Regular deadheading of spent flowers can encourage continued blooming and maintain a tidy appearance
Golden Butterfly® (Argyranthemum frutescens) — Each blossom spans approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter
Golden Butterfly® (Argyranthemum frutescens) — presenting a bold visual against its delicate fern-like foliage
Golden Butterfly® (Argyranthemum frutescens) — becoming drought-tolerant once established
Golden Butterfly® (Argyranthemum frutescens) — with a spread equally as wide
Golden Butterfly® (Argyranthemum frutescens) — requiring a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight each day to flourish
Golden Butterfly® (Argyranthemum frutescens) — ideal for creating eye-catching borders or accentuating container gardens
Golden Butterfly® (Argyranthemum frutescens) — it can bring a touch of sunshine to gardens from spring until the first frost
Golden Butterfly® (Argyranthemum frutescens) — It reaches a mature height of about 18 to 24 inches
Golden Butterfly® (Argyranthemum frutescens) — is a vibrant and cheerful perennial that serves as a striking addition to any landscape design
Golden Butterfly® (Argyranthemum frutescens) — Its continuous blooming from spring to fall and drought tolerance make it a low-maintenance favorite
Golden Butterfly® (Argyranthemum frutescens) — <br><br>The Golden Butterfly requires well-drained soil and moderate watering
Golden Butterfly® (Argyranthemum frutescens) — making it suitable for mid-border plantings
Golden Butterfly® (Argyranthemum frutescens) — <br><br>This plant is hardy to USDA Zones 9-11 and thrives in full sun exposure
Golden Butterfly® (Argyranthemum frutescens) — The Golden Butterfly Marguerite Daisy, scientifically known as Argyranthemum fru
Golden Butterfly® (Argyranthemum frutescens) — typically blooming from April to November
Golden Butterfly® (Argyranthemum frutescens) — When integrating into a landscape design
Golden Butterfly® (Argyranthemum frutescens) — consider its need for space to grow and the bright color it will contribute throughout the growing season
Argyranthemum frutescens
Argyranthemum frutescens
Argyranthemum frutescens

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