Arctotis is a genus of annuals and tender perennials that produce brightly colored daisy-like flowers. There are 50 or so species in this genus. Arctotis is commonly referred to as the African daisy. Arctotis are natives of South Africa. They grow naturally in dry conditions producing rosettes of gray- to silvery-green leaves. Flowers are borne…
Dimorphotheca is a shrubby tender perennial that bears solitary, daisylike flowers carried atop leafless stems from midsummer to fall. Dimorphotheca is commonly known as African daisy or Cape marigold. It is closely related to Osteospermum, another genus of plants also known as the African daisy. Taxonomists once classified Osteospermum as Dimorphotheca. Dimorphotheca is free-flowering and…
Osteospermumm — commonly called African daisy — is grown for its showy daisylike flowers in shades of yellow, white, or pink. Osteospermum makes an eye-catching summer display. Osteospermum is closely related to Dimorphotheca. Both share the common names African daisy, Cape marigold, and star of the veldt. Osteospermum has a spreading habit. It is well-suited…
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