LAVENDER MIST® sun daisy
Osteospermum 'P006S'
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Plant has neat mats of oblong, nearly succulent leaves which are evergreen. Its three-inch flower heads are produced from April to autumn, opening white and turning a soft lavender-purple as they age. Perennial.
Tips from the pros: Not well suited to areas that are frequently irrigated, in poorly drained soils, and in soils highly amended with organic materials. Deadhead spent flowers periodically to keep plants attractive.
Tips from the pros: Not well suited to areas that are frequently irrigated, in poorly drained soils, and in soils highly amended with organic materials. Deadhead spent flowers periodically to keep plants attractive.
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Height | 8-14 inches |
| Width | 12-16 inches |
| Flowering Season | April to late summer |
| Flower Color | Lavender |
| Sun | Sun, Part Sun |
| Water Needs | Moderate to dry |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 4b-8 |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Good for Pollination | Yes |
| Winter Interest | No |
| North American Native | No |
| Year Introduced | 1998 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | Hand trim back dead stems in spring. |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Follow annual maintenance. This can be a long lived perennial if growing conditions are correct. |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 8125 ft |
