Arctotis venusta

African Daisy, Blue-eyed African Daisy

Message of the Flower

Cheerful Endeavour

The Mother’s Comment

The joy that one finds in the effort towards the Divine.

Colour

Bright orange, yellow, white, pink, or bicolor, with a darker central disc

Family

Asteraceae

Cultivars

Harlequin Mixed', 'Flame', 'Wine'

Flower Size

About 2 to 3 inches across

Flower Texture

Smooth, slightly papery

Number of Petals

Composed of ray florets giving the appearance of petals

Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

Not notably fragrant

Leaf Texture

Rough, hairy

Leaf Arrangement

Alternating along the stem

Leaf Color

Green, sometimes with a silvery hue

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous perennial or subshrub

Life Cycle

Perennial in warm climates, often grown as an annual in colder regions

Blooming Period

Spring to fall

Climate

Preferable in warm, temperate to subtropical climates

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant once established

Soil Type

Well-drained, sandy or loamy soils

Temperature Ranges

Frost-sensitive

Sun or Shade

Full sun

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Generally pest-resistant; may occasionally suffer from aphids and fungal diseases

Pollinators

Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Habitat

Native to South Africa; commonly found in dry, open areas

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators

Ornamental

Popular in gardens for their bright daisy-like flowers and drought tolerance

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Primarily ornamental, landscaping

Endangered Status

No