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Dimorphotheca sinuata
Common Name: Star of the Veldt, Namaqualand daisy, (Afr) Namakwaland madeliefies, Jakkalsblom
Synonyms: Dimorphotheca aurantica
Plant Family: AsteraceaePlant Type: annual/biennial, evergreen, scented or aromatic
Growth habit: erect
Growth Rate: medium, mature size: 0.3m. high x 0.3m. wideColour: leaf- green, flower- yellow, stem- green
Season of interest: Summer
Position: full sun
Soil: dry, moist, sandy, pH preference - Any, pH tolerance - Any
Hardiness: frost tender, , minimum 0°C, USDA zone 10 to 10
Origin: Africa, SouthDescription:
Erect annual with aromatic, oblong to lance-shaped, toothed, mid-green leaves up to 10cm long. White, yellow, orange or pink daisy-like flowerheads, often tinged violet-blue, with violet-brown central discs. The flowers close up in dull weather.Cultivation:
Light, well drained, fertile soil in full sun and a sheltered position.Propagation:
Direct sow in late autumn or early winter in warmer areas.Design and Other Uses:
Bedding or containers.Other Notes: