Argyranthemum, Cobbity Daisy, Marguerite Daisy, Paris Daisy, Summer Daisy 'Butterfly'

Argyranthemumfrutescens

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Argyranthemum (ar-ji-RAN-the-mum)
Species
frutescens (froo-TESS-enz)
Synonym
Argyranthemum frutescens
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Anchorage, Alaska

Duarte, California

Garden Grove, California

Santee, California

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Deridder, Louisiana

Waterford Works, New Jersey

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Elephant Butte, New Mexico

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Canton, Ohio

Orient, Ohio

Orange, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Albuquerque, NM (Zone 7a) | September 2011 | positive

I buy new plants every year for both container and garden use. Wikipedia says seeds are infertile and that it is native to the Canary Is...Read More

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Millington, NJ | October 2009 | positive

Millington NJ it wintered in a north facing garden--gets1/2 day of sun -Beautiful foliage and spectacular flowers-deadheading makes a dif...Read More

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Columbus, OH (Zone 6a) | October 2008 | positive

This is my new favorite container plant. I thought it was an Osteospermum until I saw the tag...but this really flowers more for us! It's...Read More

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Santa Fe, NM | June 2007 | positive

I put 3 of these in last year..2 died off immediately. but the one which survived is about 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide, but no flowers y...Read More

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Kc, MO | July 2003 | neutral

I like the flowers, the interesting leaf shape, and a few plants but they reseed every year so that they and Blue Flax pretty much take ...Read More

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Anchorage, AK (Zone 3b) | February 2003 | positive

I grew the "Butterfly" variety (which is yellow)last summer in a container. One of the cheeriest and most hearty plants I have ever grow...Read More

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