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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Plant Height: 16-20 inches
Plant Spread: 16-20 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Fruiting Time: Late winter or early spring
Spring
Late spring or early summer
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Purple
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Uses: Groundcover
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

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Trade name information:
Series: Akila®
Trade Name: Purple
Cultivar name: 'Akila Purple'
Common names
  • Cape Daisy

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Australis On April 29, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden bed.
Australis On April 29, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Pinewood Nursery.
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