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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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    Dimorphotheca barberae

    aka Osteospermum barberiae, Hardy African Daisy

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • low
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    Dimorphotheca sinuata 'Peach Delight'

    aka Peach Delight African Daisy

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 12"-14"

    Width: 12"-15"

    • sun
    • regular
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