African Daisy

Osteospermum jucundum

Family: Asteraceae

Green & Freshfaintfresh

SeasonSpring–Autumn

OriginSouth Africa

IntensityVery Faint

LifespanPerennial

About This Flower

Green & Fresh · Spring–Autumn bloomer

African daisies open their vivid white, pink, orange, and purple flowers in full sun from spring to autumn, closing at night and on cloudy days in a charming response to available light.

Symbolism & Meaning

cheerfulness, versatility

In the Victorian language of flowers, african daisy means “Cheerfulness”.

Habitat & Environment

South Africa

African Daisy is native to South Africa.

Quick Reference

Scientific NameOsteospermum jucundum
FamilyAsteraceae
Native ToSouth Africa
Bloom SeasonSpring–Autumn
LifespanPerennial

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