Osteospermum ‘Avalanche' (Avalanche White Sun Daisy)

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White Dwarf Sun Daisy

Latin Name: Osteopermum ‘Avalanche’ Mature Height: 10-12”

Mature Spread: 12-15”

Hardy To: 9,000’

Water: Low

Exposure: Sun to Filtered Shade

Flower Color: White

Flower Season: Spring to Fall

Attracts: Butterflies

Resistant To: Deer, Rabbits

Description: This South African stunner hailing from the Drak- ensberg Mountains is a recent rediscovery of an old European Plant Select collection. The White Dwarf Sun Daisy features succulent-like, evergreen leaves and huge, white flowers. As a sterile selection, it does not set seeds, but puts all of its energy into producing many months of blooms. In spring it begins to flower and continues to bloom throughout the summer until the frost. Its carefree and vigorous nature, along with its drought tolerant and disease resistant qualities, make this Plant Select award recipient worthy of its title. Alluding to its Latin name, Osteopermum ‘Ava- lanche’, when the White Dwarf Sun Daisy is in full bloom it mirrors an avalanche bursting with white blossoms.

Care: Tolerates most soils. For the first year, follow a regular watering schedule to establish a deep and extensive root system. Cut back by half in early spring before new growth sprouts. Once established, this perennial needs little care and only occasional watering.

Fun Fact: 2011 Plant Select award recipient.