African Daisy
Dimorphotheca Aurantiaca
Overview
Dimorphotheca aurantiaca, commonly known as African Daisy, is a vibrant perennial that flourishes in full sun, reaching up to 12 inches in height and spreading 18 inches wide. Its daisy-like blooms, in shades of white, yellow, and orange, enliven gardens from late spring to fall. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in well-drained soil, bringing a splash of color to beds, borders, and containers with minimal maintenance.
Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 9–10Type Annual, Ground cover
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Medium
- USDA zones
- 9–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Annual, Ground cover
- Family
- Asteraceae
See full data, regional cultivation notes, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.
Start your 14-day trialPhotos (22)






















Photographs by 2 contributors
- Arto Alanenpää, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Rolf Dietrich Brecher from Germany, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Related plants

Shrub
African Bush Daisy
Euryops Chrysanthemoides
FullUSDA 9–11

Ground cover
African Daisy
Arctotis Hybrids
FullUSDA 8–10

Perennial
Aloha Coneflower
Echinacea 'Aloha'
FullUSDA 3–9

Perennial
Alpine Aster
Aster Alpinus
FullUSDA 2–10

Perennial
Alpine Aster
Aster alpinus
FullUSDA 6–10

Ground cover
American Dream Tickseed
Coreopsis Rosea 'American Dream'
FullUSDA 3–9