Dimorphotheca sinuata
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- dy-mor-foh-THEE-kuh sin-yoo-AH-tuh
- Description
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Cape Marigold is a daisy-like annual from South Africa. It needs well-drained, sandy soils, and tolerates drought. The sun-facing flowers are shades of yellow and orange and close at night and on cloudy days. Deadheading will help the plant produce the most blossoms. It will reseed itself and come back yearly if allowed to drop its seed. This plant grows well in rock gardens or dry areas and attracts butterflies and bees. It has naturalized in California, Arizona, and Oregan.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Dimorphotheca
- Species:
- sinuata
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Namibia to Cape Province
- Wildlife Value:
- Flowers attract butterflies and bees.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Annual
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Texture:
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Orange
- Pink
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Head
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Long Bloom Season
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Bell
- Cup
- Flower Petals:
- more than 20 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- 2-2.5 inch yellow or orange daisy-like blooms
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Shape:
- Oblanceolate
- Oblong
- Leaf Margin:
- Dentate
- Sinuate
- Hairs Present:
- Yes
- Leaf Length:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Description:
- The leaves are light green with shallowly lobed margins. They are slender, spoon-shaped, reaching up to 3 inches long.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Red/Burgundy
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Patio
- Small Space
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Cottage Garden
- Drought Tolerant Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Rock Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Butterflies
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Drought
