Osteospermum fruticosum
Freeway Daisy
Description
This groundcover/small shrub will grow 3' tall and has medium-size green leaves with purple or blue flowers that bloom all year.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
Under 1', 1-3'
Width Range
n/a
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Seascape
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Irrigate in the early morning to minimize evaporation.