African Daisy

Osteospermum L.

Container Plant
Long Bloomer

Pet & Human Safety

People: No hazard foundPets: Not on the ASPCA lists as we read them

Hazardous parts

Not yet checked.

Preparation

Not applicable; this is an ornamental plant.

Hazard type

No human hazard was found. NC State has no Osteospermum page, so no NC State poison data exists for it.

Hazard route

none named by the sources used

How complete this information is

The safety information on this page is partial. Where a source covers a point, it is shown; where none does, the page says so.

Toxic to pets

No ASPCA entry found.

No source we checked assesses this plant for pets, so the app makes no pet claim either way.

PlotAndPetal cannot tell you whether a plant you found can be eaten. Only someone who can see the plant can identify it.

Poison control

If someone has collapsed, cannot be woken, is having a seizure or has trouble breathing, call 911 now. For any other possible poisoning, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.

Emergency number source: U.S. federal law (47 U.S.C. § 251(e)(3)), read 2026-10-07.

Naturalist Lore

Historical Background & Breeding Lore

The history of this plant and its name, and how it was bred, where we have them.

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Care

Hardiness zones: UK RHS hardiness rating H3 for the cultivar 'Nairobi Purple' (RHS, UK system; the rating varies by cultivar).
Light: full sun
Water needs: moderate
Mature size: Colorado State lists hybrids at 8-14 inches tall; UNL lists 9-18 inches (Nebraska source, under the name Osteospermum / Cape daisy); RHS gives 10-50 cm tall and spread for 'Nairobi Purple'.
Family: Asteraceae (RHS)

Soil & Drainage

Pruning & Flush Rhythm

Feeding Schedule

How to prepare the soil, when and what to feed, and how and when to prune where that applies.

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