Argyranthemum frutescens (Marguerite daisy, cobbitty daisy)
Argyranthemum frutescens is a somewhat short-lived, tender perennial or subshrub that produces daisy-like white flowers with yellow center disks on bushy plants growing 2-3’ tall and as wide. Blooms throughout the summer, The flower is very fragrant, it opens its petals in the morning and closes them at night and it attracts bees. It is a short-lived perennial, used as an annual and prefers well-drained soils in full sun
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Pronunciation: ar-jur-AN-thuh-mum froo-TESS-enz
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Origin: Canary Islands
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Hardiness Zones: 8 to 9
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Uses: Border Plant, Mass Planting, Container, Cut Flowers / Arrangements, Rock Garden
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Fast
Tree Shape: oval, Upright
Canopy Texture: Medium
Height at Maturity: 0.5 to 1 m, 1 to 1.5 m
Spread at Maturity: 0.5 to 1 meter
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Alternate
Leaf Blade: 5 - 10 cm
Leaf Shape: Obovate
Leaf Texture: Smooth
Leaf Scent: Pleasant
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Green
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Flower
Flower Size Range: 3 - 7
Flower Type: Capitulum
Flower Scent: Pleasant
Flower Color: Yellow, White, Pink
Seasons: Summer, Fall
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Trunk
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Fruit
Fruit Color: Brown
Seasons: Fall
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Tolerance
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Requirements
Water Requirements: Moderate
Light Requirements: Full, Part
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Management
Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting