Family
Asteraceae
Botanical Name
ARGYRANTHEMUM frutescens( METEOR™WHITE, METEOR™ SERIES) PPAF
Plant Common Name
Argyranthemum, Meteor™ White Marguerite Daisy
Special Notice
This entry has yet to be reviewed and approved by L2G editors.
General Description
If you love the classic white daisy with a yellow eye, you'll enjoy growing and admiring the Meteor™ White Marguerite daisy, cultivar 'Supang'. is a notable exception. The eyes are a fuzzy orange-gold, surrounded but a single but concentric ring of plump white petals.
The tough shrubby Marguerite daisy is popular for its beauty and resilience. It originates from the Canary Islands, Madeira and other regions in Macaronesia, where it survives in sunny sloped terrain. In temperate zones with cold winters it is grown as a bedding annual from spring to fall.
Marguerite daisy is shrubby and clump-forming and deeply lobed leaves that emit a strong fragrance when crushed. Flowers are produced above the foliage and appear from late spring till frost, or almost year-round in frost-free climates, and are attractive to butterflies. Flowering subsides in very hot weather and deadheading will prolong vigorous bloom.
Easy to grow, Meteor™ White Marguerite daisy grows best in full sun and moderately fertile garden soil with good drainage. Regular light pruning will promote compact growth, increase flowering and provide cuttings for propagation. Plants are wind and salt tolerant, so they are ideal for seaside gardens, containers and sunny garden beds.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10 - 11
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Sunset Zone
14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Tender Perennial
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Height
12"-18" / 30.5cm - 45.7cm
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Width
15"-20" / 38.1cm - 50.8cm
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Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Native To
Canary Islands
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Loam, Sand
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Tolerances
Salt
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Growth Rate
Fast
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Water Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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Habit
Clump-Forming
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
White
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Light Green, Gray Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Light Green, Gray Green
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Light Green, Gray Green
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Bark Color
Gray Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
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Fragrant Flowers
Yes
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
Yes
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
Yes
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Foliage Texture
Fine
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Usage
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Attracts
Butterflies
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Self-Sowing
No
