Tripteris Species, African Daisy, Skaapbos
Tripterisoppositifolia

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Tripteris (TRIP-tear-is)
Species: oppositifolia (op-po-sit-ee-FOH-lee-uh)

Synonym:Calendula glabrata

Synonym:Calendula oppositifolia

Synonym:Osteospermum glabratum

Synonym:Osteospermum oppositifolium

Synonym:Tripteris oppositifolium

Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
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)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds