Osteospermum

This tufted, two-tiered African Daisy bears a dark lavender button of quilled florets perched atop a ring of white petals, flowering spring thru late fall. Removing spent flowers will boost the blooming show. These icy 3" wide, violet gems held on erect 12" to 18" stems create a dazzling purple paisley dome set atop a compact mound of apple-green foliage spreading to 18" across. Give new plants a little fertilizer and some regular water until established, at which point they will be delightfully low-maintenance and drought tolerant. They're tough enough for a variety of growing conditions, making them a goof proof choice for containers and garden beds alike. In warmer climates this plant is evergreen. Where freezing conditions exist, it can be grown as a high-impact, fast-growing annual. Bonus: the flowers stay open around the clock. Deer and rabbits stay away from this one!