Arctotis, African Daisy 'Sun Spot'

Arctotis

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Arctotis (ark-TO-tis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 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
Orange
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
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
Patented
Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
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:

Citrus Heights, California

Knights Landing, California

Oakland, California

San Leandro, California

Zolfo Springs, Florida

Kalama, Washington

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Oakland, CA (Zone 9b) | February 2004 | positive

This plant grows quickly and vigorously in a circular fashion. The bright orange-ish color is very striking, but according to the plant d...Read More

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