Osteospermum fruticosum (Purple) - Purple African Daisy

Market price from $23.25 to $55.99

Osteospermum fruticosum (Purple) is a radiant perennial icon, best recognized as the Purple African Daisy. This South African treasure displays clusters of majestic purple blooms, complete with luminary blue cores, which emerge gallantly from their silk-like petals. Commanding attention in any garden, it unfolds in response to the morning sun, revelling in its full glory throughout the day, only to retreat at dusk. Embraced for its durability, the glossy silver-green foliage performs remarkably under the heat, demonstrating an impressive resilience to drought. Rising majestically to around two feet tall, this compelling beauty is adept for border displays, container gardening, or showing off in coastal landscapes due to its high tolerance to salty environments. Regularly deadheading keeps it blooming for a second round, ensuring a continuous vibrant display. Advantageously, the Purple African Daisy is also a pollinator magnet, inviting a diverse range of nature's helpers and significantly enhancing your garden's ecosystem.