James H. Schutte
Family
Asteraceae
Botanical Name
ARGYRANTHEMUM 'Sascot Whit'( SASSY® COMPACT WHITE, SASSY® SERIES) PP19823
Plant Common Name
Argyranthemum, Sassy® Compact White Argyranthemum
Special Notice
This entry has yet to be reviewed and approved by L2G editors.
General Description
The small, tough but shrubby Sassy® Compact White Marguerite daisy - cultivar 'Sascot Whit' - is admirable for its mounding foliage and small blossoms. A hybrid tender perennial released in 2007, it's widely grown as an annual. First appearing early in the spring for a long flowering season, each flower opens with a golden center surrounded by short white petals. The blossoms are button-like, and begin to appear later in spring compared to the series companion cultivar known as Sassy® White. Sassy® Compact White also develops a much tighter plant habit in comparison.
This bushy clump-forming perennial has green, deeply lobed leaves that are ferny and emit a strong fragrance when crushed. Its daisies are produced above the foliage and appear from late spring till frost or almost year round in frost free climates. Flowering subsides in very hot weather and deadheading will prolong vigorous bloom.
This easy-to-grow plant grows beautifully 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.
Grow Sassy® Compact White Marguerite daisy in seaside gardens, containers, or sunny garden beds. The blooms draw butterflies and can also be cut for flower arrangements. The low mounding habit makes it a good choice as a massed groundcover in a flower bed from spring to hard fall frosts.
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
8"-14" / 20.3cm - 35.6cm
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Width
12"-16" / 30.5cm - 40.6cm
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Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
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)
Green, Gray Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green, Gray Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Green, Gray Green
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Green, Gray Green
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Bark Color
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
Yes
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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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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Usage
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, 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
Yes
