Arctotis stoechadifolia

Also Known As

Arctotis grandis

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-4'

planting zones

9a-12

Arctotis stoechadifolia plant details

Arctotis stoechadifolia is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctotis stoechadifolia

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 1 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, long-blooming, rock garden, showy, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctotis stoechadifolia

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat and seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A stunning, steel blue eye encircled by a golden ring puts this pearly white daisy from South Africa on many a wish list! The 2” or larger blooms are held on multi-branching stems above pretty, dark green foliage that is silvery on the undersides. Freely flowering from June - Sept., “Blue Eyed Daisy” behaves as a perennial in USDA zones 9-11 & grown as an annual in colder winter gardens. Thrives in hot, dry gardens as well as by the coast. The flowers make good cut flowers, though they close up at night. To 2’ tall & across, “Blue Eyed Daisy” is best in well-drained soil & can dry out between watering.