Osteospermum fruticosum 'Sparkler'

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

Osteospermum 'Sparkler' is a shrubby perennial, but treated as a summer annual in some areas. Profusioin of daisy-like flowers open only in sunlight. Medium green, narrowish oval leaves are smooth edged or with a few large teeth.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Lavender, Pink

 

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

 

Leaf Color

Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Parking Strip

 

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

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Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

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