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Marguerite Daisy, Paris Daisy
Scientific Name: Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip.
Synonym: Chrysanthemum frutescens
Family: Asteraceae

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Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 11,14-24 USDA: 9b-11, or grown as annual Frost Tolerance: Tender, damaged below 32°F (0°C) Heat Tolerance: Not very relaible in the hottest low desert locations Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade Origin: Canary Islands Growth Habits: Short lived bushy perennial, up 3 feet tall (90 cm), 4 feet spread (1.2 m) Watering Needs: Moderate water Propagation: Seeds in spring, cuttings in the fall.

Cultural Practices:
Plant the young Argyranthemum frutescens plant 12 to 18 inches apart (30 to 45 cm) in the spring. Prune lightly and frequently. Replace after 2 to 3 years. They like a moderately fertile, well drained soil.

Blooming Habits:
Marguerites produce large, single, daisy-like flowers most of the summer.