Family: Asteraceae
Scientific Name: Osteospermum ecklonis Zion Pure Yellow
Common Name: Osteospermum Zion Pure Yellow
Description | A well branched Osteospermum with large yellow flowers. |
Pronunciation | (oss-tee-oh-SPUR-mum)(ek-LON-iss) |
Plant Type | All Plants, Annuals |
Hardiness Zone | 9 |
Sunlight | full |
Moisture | average |
Soil & Site | average |
Temperature | In the heat of the summer (temperatures above 75 degrees) flowering will slow down, but pick up in the fall. Prefers cool nights. |
Flowers | yellow, large |
Dimensions | 16-20 by 16-20 inches |
Propagation | cuttings |
Native Site | Species native to South Africa. |
Misc Facts | The genus name is derived from two Greek words osteo (bone) and spermum (seed). An 2014 AAS Bedding Plant Winner |
Notes & Reference | #48-Harrowsmiths Annual Garden (Bennet and Forsyth), #51-Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Perennials (Alan Arimitage), |
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