Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Osteospermum (oss-tee-oh-SPUR-mum) (Info)
Cultivar: Whirligig
Additional cultivar information: (aka Tauranga)
 10 members have or want this plant for trade.
Category:
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Purple
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Foliage:
Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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