PURPLE MOUNTAIN Sun Daisy
Osteospermum barberae 'P005S'
PURPLE MOUNTAIN Sun Daisy (Osteospermum barberae 'P005S') is a perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 6–10 in tall and 12–18 in wide, needs low to medium water, and prefers full sun. Hardy South African daisy with vivid purple flowers spring through fall.
low to medium water6–10 in tall and 12–18 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Osteospermum barberae 'P005S'
- Variety / cultivar
- PURPLE MOUNTAIN
- Type
- Perennial
- Mature size
- 6–10 in tall and 12–18 in wide
- Water needs
- low to medium water
- Sun
- full sun
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- loam, sandy, well drained only
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- purple
- Bloom time
- late spring, early summer, mid summer, late summer, early fall
- Pollinator value
- high
Planting & establishment
Deep water every 1–2 weeks during establishment (first growing season), then water sparingly per Plant Select guidance.
Frequently asked questions
- Is PURPLE MOUNTAIN Sun Daisy good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. PURPLE MOUNTAIN Sun Daisy is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a perennial suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does PURPLE MOUNTAIN Sun Daisy get?
- It matures to about 6–10 in tall and 12–18 in wide.
- How much water does PURPLE MOUNTAIN Sun Daisy need?
- It needs low to medium water once established.
- Is PURPLE MOUNTAIN Sun Daisy native to Colorado?
- No — it is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
