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Osteospermum, African Daisy, Cape Daisy 'Sunset Purple'

Osteospermumecklonis

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Osteospermum (oss-tee-oh-SPUR-mum)
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Species
ecklonis (ek-LON-iss)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Averill Park, New York

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