Marguerite Daisy, Paris Daisy
Scientific Name: Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip.
Synonym: Chrysanthemum frutescens
Family: Asteraceae
'Silver Lady'
Sunset®: 11,14-24
AHS: 12-1
USDA: 9b-11, or grown as annual
Frost Tolerance: Tender, damaged below 32°F (0°C)
Heat Tolerance: Not very relaible in the hottest low desert locations
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Origin: Canary Islands
Growth Habits: Short lived bushy perennial, up 3 feet tall (90 cm), 4 feet spread (1.2 m)
Flowers: White, yellow or pink flowers
Watering Needs: Moderate water
Propagation: Seeds in spring, cuttings in the fall.
Blooming Habits:
Marguerites produce large, single, daisy-like flowers most of the summer.
Culture:
Plant the young Argyranthemum frutescens plant 12 to 18 inches apart (30 to 45 cm) in the spring. Prune lightly and frequently. Replace after 2 to 3 years. They like a moderately fertile, well drained soil.
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