The Osteospermum 4D Violet Ice (African Daisy), grown with care right here at the garden center, is the cool kid of the daisy world—boasting fluffy, double blooms in icy violet-white with a darker violet quilled center that stay open 24/7, unlike regular osteos that rudely close up at dusk like they're avoiding the nightlife.
Thriving in full sun (partial shade tolerated, but it'll pout with fewer flowers), this compact beauty reaches 8-16 inches tall and 12-20 inches wide, forming a neat mounding habit perfect for containers, borders, or mixed planters. Blooms kick off in late spring and power through fall, often rebounding in cooler autumn weather after a midsummer siesta in humid heat.
Drought-tolerant once established (forgiving of occasional neglect—ideal for busy gardeners), it attracts bees and butterflies like a pollinator party magnet, while resisting deer. In zone 6a Indiana, treat this tender perennial (hardy to zones 9-11) as a showstopping annual: plant after frost danger, and enjoy the non-stop color. Low-fuss glamour that handles heat, dry spells, and pollinator duties without drama—finally, a diva that doesn't demand constant attention!
