Dimorphotheca cuneata seeds grow into a wedge-leaved Cape daisy — a perennial subshrub native to the subtropical biome of South Africa, growing in dry, rocky habitats. Described by Thunberg and transferred to Dimorphotheca by Lessing. The epithet cuneata means 'wedge-shaped', referring to the wedge-shaped leaves. A Cape shrubby daisy producing white or pink flowers with a dark centre. Note: some authorities treat this species within the closely related genus Osteospermum. Family Asteraceae, tribe Calenduleae.Full sun; well-drained, rocky soils; warm subtropical Cape conditions; drought-tolerant. Shrubby perennial Cape daisy. 'Cuneata' = wedge-shaped leaves; Thunberg/Lessing; shrubby perennial; some treat as Osteospermum White or pink flowers with dark centre; dry rocky Cape habitats; drought-tolerant subshrub South Africa — subtropical biome; Cape rocky habitats Genus Dimorphotheca ~7 species; Family Asteraceae (tribe Calenduleae) Full sun; rocky soils; drought-tolerant; warm subtropical; Family Asteraceae Dimorphotheca cuneata is the wedge-leaved Cape daisy — a drought-tolerant South African shrubby perennial with the bright daisy flowers and dark centres typical of the tribe Calenduleae, a group of South African daisies that has contributed some of the most popular warm-climate ornamental plants to gardens worldwide. IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.
