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Osteospermum, African Daisy, Cape Daisy 'Melon Symphony'

Osteospermum

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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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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

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)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Coral/Apricot

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Blooms repeatedly

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Gardener's Notes:

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tashmoore

Fort George G Meade, MD | June 2008 | positive

Zone 6
Pretty plant I keep in a large pot with sevral others on my poorch. I like how it trails over the side of the planter. Woul...Read More

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