African Daisy, Cape Marigold (Dimorphotheca sinuata)

African Daisy, Cape Marigold
Scientific Name: Dimorphotheca sinuata DC.
Synonym: Dimorphotheca aurantiaca, Dimorphotheca integrifolia, Dimorphotheca calendulacea, Dimorphotheca dentata
Family: Asteraceae

Show Larger Picture Recommended Temperature Zone:
sunset: Winter annual in zone 10-13, all zones as annual
USDA: 8-10

Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: South Africa
Growth Habits: Annual, up to 10 inches tall (25 cm)
Watering Needs: Little to moderate water
Propagation: Seeds

This is an excellent winter plant for Phoenix area. It is responsible for covering entire areas in bright orange colors at the end of winter, when most other plants are still wondering when to start growing. It self seeds, so it will be back for years without any specific efforts. In Phoenix it might need some extra water in winter rains fail to materialize early enough.

African Daisy, Cape Marigold (Dimorphotheca sinuata)

Blooming Habits:
Orange and yellow flowers, 1.5 inches in diameter (4 cm).

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