Trailing African Daisy

Osteospermum Fruticosum

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Overview

Osteospermum fruticosum, or Trailing African Daisy, is a spreading evergreen perennial. Its vigorous stems, reaching 2-3 ft long, interweave to create dense groundcover. The plant boasts daisy-like flowers, varying in color, that bloom in spring and fall. Preferring full sun, it thrives in well-drained soil. This drought-tolerant species is ideal for cascading over walls or containers, providing vibrant splashes of purple, white, or pink. Zones 9-11.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 8–10Climate Mediterranean

Trailing African Daisy (Osteospermum Fruticosum) — Its vigorous stems, reaching 2-3 ft long, interweave to create dense groundcover

Trailing African Daisy (Osteospermum Fruticosum) — Its vigorous stems, reaching 2-3 ft long, interweave to create dense groundcover

Trailing African Daisy (Osteospermum Fruticosum) — The plant boasts daisy-like flowers, varying in color, that bloom in spring and fall

Trailing African Daisy (Osteospermum Fruticosum) — Preferring full sun, it thrives in well-drained soil

Trailing African Daisy (Osteospermum Fruticosum) — This drought-tolerant species is ideal for cascading over walls or containers

Trailing African Daisy (Osteospermum Fruticosum) — providing vibrant splashes of purple

Trailing African Daisy (Osteospermum Fruticosum) — Indigenous to South Africa

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low, Very Low
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Trailing African Daisy (Osteospermum Fruticosum) — Osteospermum fruticosum, or Trailing African Daisy, is a spreading evergreen perennial

Trailing African Daisy (Osteospermum Fruticosum) — Its vigorous stems, reaching 2-3 ft long, interweave to create dense groundcover

Trailing African Daisy (Osteospermum Fruticosum) — The plant boasts daisy-like flowers, varying in color, that bloom in spring and fall

Trailing African Daisy (Osteospermum Fruticosum) — Preferring full sun, it thrives in well-drained soil

Trailing African Daisy (Osteospermum Fruticosum) — This drought-tolerant species is ideal for cascading over walls or containers

Trailing African Daisy (Osteospermum Fruticosum) — providing vibrant splashes of purple

Trailing African Daisy (Osteospermum Fruticosum) — Indigenous to South Africa

Trailing African Daisy (Osteospermum Fruticosum) — the Trailing African Daisy will typically extend up to 2-3 feet in width with a height of around 1 foot

Trailing African Daisy (Osteospermum Fruticosum) — Its stems radiate outward

Trailing African Daisy (Osteospermum Fruticosum) — which are about 2 inches in diameter

Trailing African Daisy (Osteospermum Fruticosum) — with a variety of hues like purple

Trailing African Daisy (Osteospermum Fruticosum) — each with a distinctive blue or yellow central disk

Trailing African Daisy (Osteospermum Fruticosum) — These blossoms delight from late spring to fall

Trailing African Daisy (Osteospermum Fruticosum) — offering a long season of interest.<br><br>Preferring full sun exposure

Trailing African Daisy (Osteospermum Fruticosum) — rendering it an excellent option for xeriscape gardens or areas prone to dry spells

Trailing African Daisy (Osteospermum Fruticosum) — Osteospermum fruticosum is drought tolerant once established

Trailing African Daisy (Osteospermum Fruticosum) — It demands well-draining soil and should be watered sparingly; too much moisture can lead to root rot

Trailing African Daisy (Osteospermum Fruticosum) — forming a dense mat of semi-succulent foliage that is dark green to blue-green in color

Trailing African Daisy (Osteospermum Fruticosum) — The foliage serves as a beautiful backdrop to its striking flowers

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