Dimorphotheca barberae

With scented evergreen foliage to 18” wide and 10” high topped by silvery-pink daisies though spring and summer, this African species is a little shy of wet winters, but it can prove hardy in very well drained soil and full sun. Drought tolerant and tolerant of occasional summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

Perennial to 1' x 3', dense mounding habit, lots of lavender flowers spring, easy. If you've ever wished African daisies came in a hardy perennial variety, rather than just the annual - well, they do, it's just a matter of finding them. Recently a few hardy cultivars have made it into general commerce, though still not very common. This species is at least as good of a garden plant as any of those. It forms a dense mound to about 1' tall and 3' wide, and produces beautiful light purple flowers in mid to late spring. It will appreciate a well-drained, moderately dry (but not scorching) site in full sun. Hardy to at least 10 °F.