4D™ Purple African Daisy

## Landscape value **4D™ Purple African Daisy** brings rich purple, full-centered flowers to sunny containers, seasonal beds, and the front of a border. The flowers remain open into the evening, making it useful near patios and entryways. Green foliage forms a compact, branching mound about **8–12 inches tall and 12–16 inches wide**. Use small repeated groups to carry purple through a bed, or use it as a flowering filler around a taller container centerpiece. White flowers and silver foliage give a quieter combination; yellow companions create a stronger contrast. Leave room for the mature spread and choose companions that also need good drainage. ### Growing conditions and season Plant in full sun and freely draining soil. Containers need drainage holes and a suitable potting mix. Water carefully during establishment, then allow the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings. Established plants tolerate some dry conditions, but containers need regular moisture checks for a good flowering display. Expect the strongest flowering in cooler conditions, especially spring and fall. Intense summer heat can slow bloom even while foliage survives. [SDSU Extension's cool-season annual guide](https://extension.sdstate.edu/cool-season-flowering-annuals-garden) explains this seasonal pattern. Treat it primarily as seasonal color where winters freeze; light-frost tolerance does not imply dependable winter hardiness. [Lucas Greenhouses' 4D Purple profile](https://www.lucasgreenhouses.com/plant/Osteospermum-ecklonis-4D-Purple) provides the commercial selection's size and habit. Similar trade names have covered different cultivar generations, so confirm the supplier's label when matching an existing planting. ## Maintenance **Moderate maintenance.** Remove faded flower stems, lightly trim uneven plants, and check for aphids, whiteflies, and other common annual-flower pests. Avoid continuously wet roots. Continue care during a summer flowering pause for possible fall rebloom, and budget for seasonal replacement where freezing weather is routine.