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Osteospermum, African Daisy, Cape Daisy 'Zion Copper Amethyst'

Osteospermumecklonis

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Osteospermum (oss-tee-oh-SPUR-mum)
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Species
ecklonis (ek-LON-iss)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Pale Yellow
Lavender
Medium Purple
Brown/Bronze
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Anthem, Arizona

East Palo Alto, California

Greenville, New Hampshire

Irwin, Pennsylvania

El Paso, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

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evlurie
East Palo Alto, CA | February 2018 | positive

Perennial in Northern CA. Required deadheading for best results but the blooms are indeed spectacular. Drought resistant.

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DaylilySLP
Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) | April 2016 | neutral

Zion™ Osteospermum
Inspired by the colors of Zion National Park in Utah, this series features distinctive, novel colors.
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Dosetaker
Mason, NH (Zone 5b) | May 2012 | positive

An absolutely lovely flower. The purple's almost glow when in sunlight. Requires a bit of deadheading but re-blooms fairly quickly.

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