OSTEOSPERMUM eklonis (Cape Daisy, White)
Osteospermum Eklonis commonly known as ‘White Cape Daisy’. This flowering species is native to South Africa and comes in a wide variety of flower forms and colors. These Daisy-like plants with dark green foliage are standards in most gardens whether they are planted in borders and containers. The blooms are wonderful for cutting and appear in a wide range of colors. They bloom in Late spring to Early fall. It has wonderful fragrance that makes it a butterfly magnet and the cheerful flowers are beautiful in the garden or cut for bouquets.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5OZ | 1,031 | 25 |
| 1OZ | 2,063 | 50 |
| 1/4LB | 8,250 | 200 |
| 1/2LB | 16,500 | 400 |
| 1LB | 33,000 | 800 |
| 5LB | 165,000 | 4,000 |
Scientific Name: Osteospermum Eklonis
Common Name: Cape Daisy, White
Plant Type: Tender Perennials or Half-hardy Perennials
Family: Asteraceae
Native Range: South Africa
Height: 12-18"
Spread: 12-24 "
Habitat: Freeways, Banks, Bluffs
Zone: 9-11
Exposure: Full sun
Blooming Season: Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Attracts: Bees, Other Pollinators
Resistant: Deer
Flower Shape: Spoon Shaped
Flower Color: White
Water Requirement: Low (1 inch of water per week)
Soil Type: Well drained / light / sandy
Soil pH: 5-5.5
Advantage: Easy to grow, Low maintenance
Uses: Beds or borders, Cutting, Gardens