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Purple Mountain® Sun Daisy
Osteospermum barberiae var. compactum 'P005S'
Pronunciation: oss-tee-oh-BAR-ber-ee-ay SPUR-mum
SKU #07935
Showy lavender-purple daisies will completely cover the compact mounding clumps of foliage, reliably blooming from spring to late summer. Hardy to 7,000 ft., this sturdy perennial provides dazzling color to the edge of a border. Great in containers and window boxes.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when soil is dry to the touch.
SIZE: Forms a compact mound to 12 in. tall and wide.
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| Bloom Time | Mid-spring through late summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Fountain Grass (Pennisetum); Lantana (Lantana); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Heliotrope (Heliotropium); Cordyline (Cordyline) |
| Care Instructions | Provide well drained soil. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep extensive root system. Shear spent flowers to promote blooming. Cut back by half and fertilize before new growth begins in early spring. |
| History | Originates from the summits of the Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa. |
| Lore | A 1998 Plant Select® award recipient. Plant Select® is a collaboration of Colorado State University, Denver Bonanic Gardens, and the green industry, helping gardeners and horticultural professionals transform the American landscape to a vibrancy inspired by our western regional landscape. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Mid-spring through late summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.