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Dimorphotheca tragus

Also Known As

  • Bending Stalk Marigold

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 18"
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 1-11

Dimorphotheca tragus plant details

Dimorphotheca tragus is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer orange flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dimorphotheca tragus

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Flowers: orange blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, floriferous, rock garden, self-sowing, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dimorphotheca tragus

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Loads of 1” orange or yellow blooms appear Spring-mid-Summer on this easy, fast & extremely floriferous South African annual. Great for quick long lasting color in a dry rock or low maintenance garden. It grow to about 1.5’ high & wide. The big bonus is that it’s an avid self-sower so you’ll have lots of easy carefree color in each succeeding year. Combine with bright gentian blue Anagallis monellii for an exciting color combo. Well drained soil for best show.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Dimorphotheca tragus plant

How to Grow Dimorphotheca tragus

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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