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Argyranthemum,
Marguerite
Daisy
Argyranthemum frutescens
(L.) Sch. Bip.
arg-jaw-RANTH-eh-mum fruit-ESS-ens
Asteraceae
Explanation
of name:
Argyranhtemum means silver-flower. Frutescens means shrubby.
Synonym:
Chrysanthemum frutescens
L.
Natural
range:
Canary Islands
Recognition:
Composite to 3’ tall with pinnately lobed leaves and flowers yellow, pink, or
white
Landscape
uses:
Annual bedding plant for autumn-spring with colorful blossoms, may be grown near
the sea. Propagates from cuttings
Internet source:
http://www.mobot.org/gardeninghelp/plantfinder/Plant.asp?code=A488
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Botanical |
English |
FL native |
Growth form
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Flowering season
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Typical dimensions
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Suggested spacing |
Cultural conditions
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Problems |
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Argyranthemum frutescens |
Marguerite Daisy |
Exotic |
Annual |
Use in S Florida Oct.-June
(BLT) |
3’ |
14”
(BLT) |
SU(PS)
ME-MO
WD
ST-
(Internet sources as above)
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Virus
Phytoplasma
Fungus
Not heat tolerant |
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