Akila® White Osteospermum

Akila® White is a compact, well-branched African daisy in the Akila® Osteospermum series, with white daisylike flowers and a mounded form. Ball Seed lists it at 10–14 inches tall and 14–20 inches wide, with flowers from early spring through late spring. [Ball Seed](https://www.ballseed.com/PlantInfo/?phid=046106258005863) ## Placement Grow in full sun and provide moderate moisture, especially while plants establish. Its mounded form suits containers and mass plantings; space according to the planting effect, using Ball’s 10–12 inch grower spacing as a starting point. The hardiness listing is USDA zone 9a–11. [Ball Seed](https://www.ballseed.com/PlantInfo/?phid=046106258005863) ## Flowers and wildlife White daisylike flowers make a bright spring display and attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Ball describes the plants as drought tolerant once established. [Ball Seed](https://www.ballseed.com/PlantInfo/?phid=046106258005863) ## Maintenance Water as needed to maintain moderate moisture, especially during establishment. Once rooted, plants tolerate dry periods; routine pinching is not needed to promote branching. PanAmerican Seed provides production guidance for this annual crop series; flowering and growth vary with season and conditions. [PanAmerican Seed culture sheet](https://www.panamseed.com/utility/CultureSheetPDF.aspx?pagename=culture.aspx&txtphid=046106122&type=Ann)