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Purple Mountain Sun Daisy

Osteospermum barberiae var. compactum

Scientific Name	Helictotrichon sempervirens
Common Name	Purple Mountain Sun Daisy
Family	Asteraceae
Habit	Mounding clumps
Growth Form	Herbaceous perennial
Mature Size	8-12” tall, 12-18” wide
Flowers	Lavender-purple flowers spring-summer that close up at night
Hardiness	Zones 3-9
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Water Requirements	Moderate to xeric
Soil Requirements	Dry loam or sandy loam
Other Info	Attracts Butterflies, Pollinator Friendly, Extended Bloom Time, Repeat Flowering, Evergreen, Deer resistant, Rabbit Resistant