African Daisy, Cape Marigold
Scientific Name: Dimorphotheca sinuata DC.
Synonym: Dimorphotheca aurantiaca, Dimorphotheca calendulacea, Dimorphotheca dentata, Dimorphotheca integrifolia
Family: Asteraceae
Sunset®: Winter annual in zone 10-13, all zones as annual
USDA: 8-10
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: South Africa
Growth Habits: Annual, up to 10 inches tall (25 cm)
Watering Needs: Little to moderate water
Propagation: Seeds
This is an excellent winter plant for Phoenix area. It is responsible for covering entire areas in bright orange colors at the end of winter, when most other plants are still wondering when to start growing. It self seeds, so it will be back for years without any specific efforts. In Phoenix it might need some extra water in winter rains fail to materialize early enough.
Blooming Habits:
Orange and yellow flowers, 1.5 inches in diameter (4 cm).
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